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Heavy rains around 100 mm expected in several provinces today, says Department of Meteorology
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (94+ words) Hiru News The Department of Meteorology says heavy rainfalls of around 100 millimetres are likely in some places across the North-Central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, and North Western provinces today (13). The department added that light showers will occur during the morning hours…...
Strong winds, rough seas warning for Hambantota–Potuvil
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (24+ words) Hiru News Strong winds, rough seas warning for Hambantota–Potuvil Tuesday, 08 September 2026 - 14:08...
Meteorology Department issues warning for rough seas and high waves
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (152+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 - 14:58 The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. The department stated that wind speeds in the relevant sea areas may increase up…...
Rough seas expected in several coastal areas
2+ week, 1+ day ago (109+ words) Saturday, 29 August 2026 - 20:11 The Department of Meteorology has warned that sea areas off the coast from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, as well as from Hambantota to Pottuvil, may become rough at times. The department said sea waves in the areas…...
Sri Lanka’s major reservoirs face sharp drop in water levels
2+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Hiru News Water levels in several major reservoirs across the country continue to decline rapidly due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, according to the Department of Irrigation. The water capacity of the Senanayake Samudraya has dropped to 18 per cent,…...
Fairly heavy showers expected in several areas
2+ week, 4+ day ago (22+ words) Hiru News Fairly heavy showers expected in several areas Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 7:31...
Drought affects more than 81,000 people across seven districts
3+ week, 2+ day ago (296+ words) Friday, 21 August 2026 - 9:23 More than 81,600 people across seven districts are currently facing the impact of water shortages caused by worsening dry weather conditions, according to the National Disaster Relief Services Centre. Senior Assistant Secretary of the Centre Prageeth Danansooriya said 81,605 people…...
Rainfall expected in several areas - Hiru News - Srilanka's Number One News Portal, Most visited website in Sri Lanka
3+ week, 2+ day ago (137+ words) Rainfall expected in several areas Hiru News The Department of Meteorology announces that several spells of rain may occur today (21) in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. A few…...
Reservoir storage drops to 37% as dry spell intensifies
3+ week, 5+ day ago (467+ words) Hiru News Reservoir storage drops to 37% as dry spell intensifies Storage levels across 74 major reservoirs managed by the Irrigation Department dropped to approximately 37% of total capacity, highlighting a growing climate and governance challenge. In the agricultural regions of the Dry…...