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Decrease in rainfall from today
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (121+ words) The Department of Meteorology says a reduction in the prevailing rainy conditions across the island is expected from today until the 11th. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as in…...
Rain forecast in several areas today
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Fair weather in many areas today
1+ week, 4+ day ago (129+ words) Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today (Jan. 28), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Eastern slopes of the central hills, Northern, North-central,…...
Japan suspends world’s largest nuclear plant hours after restart
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World’s largest natural purple star sapphire unveiled (Pics)
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High Seas Treaty comes into force to protect global ocean biodiversity
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Fair weather expected in most areas today
3+ week, 2+ day ago (91+ words) Mainly fair weather will prevail in most parts of the island, today (Jan. 16), the Department of Meteorology said. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northcentral provinces and in Galle and Matara districts…...
Showers expected in many areas today
3+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern, and Central provinces and Hambantota district, today (Jan. 12), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces....
Low-pressure area set to intensify into depression during the next 24 hours
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1058+ words) Indian COAS to visit SL today" " " | 2026.01.05 " " | 2026.01.01 " " | 2025.12.22 " " | 2025.12.21 " " | 2025.12.18 Legendary singer Latha Walpola laid to rest Beyonc" declared a billionaire by Forbes K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label After 36 years, Maduro meets Noriega's fate! Great white sharks face…...
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks
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