Weather today : New update from Met department

May 20, 2024 at 8:15 AM

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 MAY 2024

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 May 2024

Due to South-West monsoon conditions are gradually establishing across the island, prevailing showery and windy conditions will continue further.

Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North western and Southern provinces and in Mannar district.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island.

Heavy showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts.

Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over the island.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.