Heavy Rainfall Above 100mm Possible in Several Provinces, Meteorology Department Warns

The Department of Meteorology has warned that heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm could occur in some areas of several provinces and districts across Sri Lanka.

Speaking on November 9, 2026, Director of the Forecasting Division of the Department of Meteorology, Meril Mendis, said showers or thundershowers were likely at several locations in the Northern and Eastern provinces and in the Hambantota District.

Rain or thundershowers could also occur in other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m., he said.

Some areas in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Western, Northern and North Central provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts, could experience heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm.

Mendis urged the public to take precautions to minimise possible accidents caused by temporary strong winds and lightning accompanying thunderstorms.