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Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. ... Read More
Low pressure area over Gulf of Mannar weakens further
The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar in Sri Lanka is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island’s weather ... Read More
Deep depression in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify further
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka (At 04:00 a.m. on Jan 9, 2026 located about 200 km ... Read More
Govt formulating policy to ensure child protection in use of technology – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated the government is in the process of formulating a national policy to ensure child protection in the use ... Read More
Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into deep depression, Showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas
The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.3°N and longitude 86.0°E, about 490 km ... Read More
Advisory for flood preparedness issued by Irrigation Department
Based on forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology, enhanced rainfall is expected in river basins located within the Uva, Eastern, Central, North Central, and ... Read More
Low-pressure area likely to intensify into depression during next 12 hours
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka is likely intensify into a depression during next 12 hours. ... Read More
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his New Year message
As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in ... Read More
Sri Lanka usher in 2026 with vibrant New Year’s celebrations
Colombo was illuminated by a fireworks show as Sri Lanka welcomed the dawn of the new year. In the country’s commercial capital, fireworks exploded over ... Read More
Let’s step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini
Let’s step into New Year with renewed energy and hope to succeed in 2026: PM Harini New Year Message from the Prime Minister: As we ... Read More