Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 OCTOBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology

Due to the development of an atmospheric disturbance in the lower atmosphere in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced across the island from this evening.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Showers may occur in the Northern and North-western provinces during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Eastern, North-western and Uva provinces.

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