Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island from 08th
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a low-pressure area, the Department of Meteorology said.
Hence, showery conditions over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces is expected to increase from January 8, 2026.
Showers will occur at times in Eastern, Central, Uva, North-Central and Northern provinces.
Heavy rainfall of about 100 mm is likely at some places in Uva province and in Nuwara-Eliya, Matale, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa and Ampara districts, the Met. Department said.
