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Heavy rainfall expected across central and western regions Friday
The Department of Meteorology has forecast significant rainfall across multiple provinces on Friday, with showers exceeding 75 mm anticipated in several districts. Misty conditions are also expected to develop in parts of the country during early morning hours.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces should prepare for substantial precipitation, with the meteorological department warning of showers surpassing 75 millimetres at isolated locations. The forecast, issued at 05:30 a.m. on 17 October 2026, also extends warnings to the Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts in the Eastern Province.
Early morning hours on Friday will bring misty conditions to parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, potentially affecting visibility in affected areas. The coastal regions of the Western province face particular risk, with showers anticipated throughout the day.
Weather-related disruptions are possible across these regions, and authorities advise residents to exercise caution during the period of heavy rainfall. Commuters and outdoor workers should take necessary precautions, while residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas may wish to monitor conditions closely as the forecast develops.