Local News
Southwest Monsoon Sets In: Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Several Provinces.
May 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory as the Southwest Monsoon establishes over Sri Lanka, bringing heavy showers and strong winds to several provinces in the next 36 hours.
Environment
Unprecedented Heatwave Grips South Asia as Temperatures Near 50°C.
May 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
South Asia is grappling with a severe, record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring to 50°C, causing fatalities and exposing deep regional inequalities driven by climate change and El Niño patterns.
Local News
Sri Lanka Expected to See Return of Normal Rainfall Patterns by May.
April 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Sri Lanka’s Meteorological Department forecasts a return to normal rainfall patterns by May and June, even as the country currently grapples with extreme dry weather and water restrictions.









