The Department of Meteorology issued this weather forecast at 5:30 a.m. on May 13, 2026. A low-pressure area northeast of Sri Lanka is still present and is likely to move north in the coming days. As a result, the rainy weather across the island will likely continue. In addition to the areas mentioned, showers or thundershowers may occur in other parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. Some locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, and Uva provinces, along with Ampara, Batticaloa, Galle, and Matara districts, may experience heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm. The public is advised to take precautions against possible damage from strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. Heavy showers beyond 100 mm are also anticipated in parts of the Southern province and the Trincomalee district. On May 12, 2026, the weather forecast stated that the low-pressure area remained active near the island. Rainy conditions are expected to last for several days. Showers or thundershowers will occur in many areas, with cloudy skies. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for the districts of Badulla, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, and Monaragala until 9:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Level II landslide warnings are in effect for the Passara area in Badulla. Level I warnings are issued for several places including Bandarawela in Badulla, Walallawita in Kalutara, and various areas in Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, and Monaragala.
