100 mm rains in several provinces

Friday, 31 July 2026 - 7:50

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Intermittent showers can occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. Certain locations might experience heavy downpours exceeding 100 millimetres.


Minor showers are expected in the Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts, while dry weather will prevail across the remaining regions.


Additionally, intermittent strong winds ranging from 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are anticipated across the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, and Central provinces, alongside the Ratnapura, Monaragala, Hambantota, and Trincomalee districts.



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