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On April 7 at 12:12 shadows will disappear in Sri Lanka
Astronomer Anura Perera says that on April 7 at 12:12 the Sun will be directly overhead Sri Lanka and shadows will momentarily vanish.
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Island geography
The island's terrain, climate, regions and seasons — how Sri Lanka is laid out.
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Strong earthquake in Myanmar, no tsunami threat
A strong earthquake struck Myanmar; tremors were felt in Thailand and a building collapsed in Bangkok — no tsunami threat reported.
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Air quality in Sri Lanka: alarming data
A brief note about poor air quality across the island over the past few days.
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The season has arrived on Sri Lanka's south coast
A brief note that the tourist season has begun on the southern coast of the island.
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Bad weather diverts six flights from Katunayake airport
Heavy rain near Katunayake forced six international flights to be diverted to Mattala and Thiruvananthapuram airports.
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Storm clouds over Sri Lanka
A short post with a photo of storm clouds gathering over the island.
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Rains and landslides paralyse Sri Lanka roads
Heavy rains caused landslides across the island, turning roads into rivers; eyewitnesses describe a dangerous night ride on flooded mountain roads.
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Weather on the Eastern Coast of the Island
A brief report on the current situation on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
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Army Deployed to Help Flood Victims on the Island
Due to deteriorating weather and river flooding, Sri Lanka's army units have been deployed to rescue flood victims.
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Rain, Wind and Waves on the South of the Island
The south of Sri Lanka is experiencing rainy and windy weather with heavy waves.
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Video on Sri Lanka's natural wealth by a local politician
A politician describes the island's climatic diversity: cool Nuwara Eliya, arid Mannar and Hambantota, Ella mountains, and southern beaches.
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Global heat record: Sri Lanka also hits extreme temperatures
A global temperature record was broken on Monday; Jaffna in Sri Lanka recorded 38°C despite official figures showing no higher than 30.
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Weather Change Expected in Southern Sri Lanka
The Meteorology Department warns of possible weather deterioration in the south of the island over the next few days.
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Flooding on Sri Lanka's Railway
Photos and videos of flooding on Sri Lanka's railway tracks during a storm.
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Island-Wide Flooding, Schools Closed
Multiple flooding incidents recorded across the island; all schools declared a day off, while Colombo and Trinco remain calmer.
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Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Southern Sri Lanka
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued, primarily for the south of Sri Lanka.
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Drivers Warned: Monitor Highway Boards in Bad Weather
Due to difficult weather conditions, drivers are advised to monitor electronic signs on the highway.
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Meteorologist Responds to 'How Long': A Couple More Days of Wind
The editorial team called the meteorological service and learned from meteorologist Anton Sakhno that strong winds will persist for a few more days.
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Southwest Monsoon Arrives: Winds Up to 60 km/h Island-Wide
The Southwest Monsoon has arrived: wind speeds reach 50–60 km/h in the red zone and 30–40 km/h in the orange zone; there is no green zone.
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Weather in Brief: Strong Winds
A brief weather update about strong winds across the island.
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Met Service Forecasts 150 mm Rain and 70 km/h Winds Tomorrow
Updated forecast from the met service: instead of the usual 100 mm of rain and 30–40 km/h winds, tomorrow expects 150 mm and gusts up to 70 km/h.
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Ella–Wellawaya Road Closed Again Until the Morning of 21 May
The Ella–Wellawaya road has been closed again due to weather conditions, until 6:00 AM on 21 May.
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The Southwest Monsoon: What It Is and Why It Matters
The author returns from the island's north, finds heavy rain in the South and reflects on the monsoon as a global climatic phenomenon that shapes life across Monsoon Asia.
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Landslide Warning Issued Across Multiple Districts of the Island
Due to continuing rains, a level-2 landslide warning was issued for Ella and a level-1 warning for Kandy, Colombo, Gampaha and several other districts.
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Ella–Wellawaya Road Situation: Landslide
A short emergency post with a photo of the catastrophic landslide situation on the Ella–Wellawaya road.
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Irrigation Department Warns of Possible Flooding in Low-Lying Areas
The Irrigation Department warns that if rainfall reaches forecast levels, flooding in low-lying and riverside areas will be unavoidable.
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Ella–Wellawaya Road Closed Due to Landslide Risk
The Ella–Wellawaya road was temporarily closed due to landslide risk; later reopened, but authorities urge caution.
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Weather Infographic: the Picture Says It All
The editorial team posts a weather infographic without commentary, implying that the wind and bad weather speak for themselves.
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Met Service Again Warns of High Air Temperatures
The meteorological service again warns of high temperatures and urges people to drink plenty of water.
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Red Alert: Heat Up to 52°C in the North of the Island
The meteorological service issued a red alert due to extreme heat: up to 52°C in the northeast and up to 45°C in the western and southern provinces.
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Meteor Shower Over the Island Tonight
Tonight Sri Lanka residents can observe a meteor shower with more than 20 meteors per hour between 4 and 5 a.m.
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Heat intensifies in the western and southern provinces of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Meteorological Department warns of increasing heat in the Western and Southern provinces due to reduced wind flow, with temperatures expected to peak in April.
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Forecasters warn of heavy rains in the south of the island
The National Meteorological Centre forecasts over 100 mm of rainfall in the Galle and Matara areas from 15:00 on 8 January and urges precautions.
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Earthquake near Sumatra: panic over date coincidence
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake near Sumatra sparked panic among locals due to Christmas coinciding with a full moon as in 2004; no tsunami threat reported.
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Series of earthquakes near Maldives: no tsunami threat
Four earthquakes ranging from 4.8 to 5.8 magnitude were recorded near the Maldives at a depth of 10 km; the Seismic Data Centre confirms no tsunami threat.
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Weather news for Sri Lanka
A brief weather news announcement for Sri Lanka from the Ostrov channel.
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Red alert declared in 20 districts due to severe storm
Daily digest for 7 November: a red alert has been declared in 20 districts due to a severe thunderstorm, with heavy rains expected.
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Flood warning for the Nilwala River valley
The Irrigation Department warns of possible flooding in low-lying areas of the Nilwala River valley in Matara districts due to intense rainfall upstream.
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Report of unusual weather on the island
A tongue-in-cheek message about possible snow in some island areas, segueing into a more serious weather discussion.
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Road collapse near Ambewela due to heavy rains
Heavy rains caused a road collapse near Ambewela; residents are advised to exercise caution and plan their routes in advance.
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Flooding affects over 46,000 people across the island
According to the Emergency Management Centre, the current flooding has affected 46,060 people, with the Southern Province hardest hit.
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Flood threat: emergency warning for the island
Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre warns of possible flooding if rain continues; emergency number is 117.
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Wednesday, October 4: tsunami drill in Galle
Morning digest with weather and a notice about a tsunami warning system drill in the districts of Trincomalee, Matara, and Galle.
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Powerful cyclone brings rain across the island
News for islanders temporarily away: Sri Lanka continues to experience rain due to a powerful cyclone.
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Rain continues in the south: tips for islanders
Warning about ongoing rains in southern Sri Lanka, with advice to wear raincoats and avoid low-lying areas.
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Landslide Warnings and Storm Alerts on September 20
NBRO issued yellow-level landslide warnings for five districts; the Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains and thunderstorms with winds up to 45 km/h at sea.
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Landslide warning issued for 7 districts across the island
The NBRO extended its landslide warning until 4 pm on September 8 for areas in Galle, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, and Ratnapura districts, listing warning signs to watch for.
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Apocalyptic rains hitting the island today
A brief warning about extremely heavy rains across the island, advising to plan travel carefully, with a tongue-in-cheek suggestion to buy a boat.
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Meningococcal case in Colombo and heavy rains in southwest
Two news items: a Colombo resident has been diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis linked to Galle prison; heavy rains up to 75 mm forecast for the southwest.
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Dangerous heat index warning for northern and eastern Sri Lanka
The meteorology department issued an amber warning for dangerous heat index levels in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern provinces and Monaragala district.
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Stormy Winds and Rain in Western Provinces
Weather warning of strong winds up to 65 km/h and heavy rains in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts.
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Mushroom Rain in Weligama
A short observation about a heavy warm 'mushroom' rain in Weligama.
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NASA: People Weigh Less in Sri Lanka
A NASA study reported by the New Zealand Herald: gravity is lower in Sri Lanka, so tourists weigh slightly less there than, for example, in Turkey.
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Lunar Eclipse on Vesak Day in Sri Lanka
A University of Colombo scientist warns of a penumbral lunar eclipse on Vesak night — from 20:44 to 01:11, visible across Asia.
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Sri Lanka Geography Lessons: Key Facts
Part one of a geography primer: the island's area, coastline length, neighbouring seas, and three terrain zones of Sri Lanka.
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The Off-Season Myth: Rains in Sri Lanka
A video debunks the myth that southern Sri Lanka is a write-off in summer due to rain, explaining the difference between high and low seasons.
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Weather warning: thunderstorms across the island
The National Met Center warns of thunderstorms after 14:00 across the island, with particularly heavy rain expected in western provinces, Galle, and Matara.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake recorded near Hambantota
A minor magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 25.8 km from Hambantota; no tsunami threat reported.
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Has rainy season started on the south coast?
Saturday digest: reports of the rainy season starting on the south coast, with Coconut Tree Hill recommended as a sunset viewpoint.
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Extreme heat warning issued for eight districts
The Meteorology Department declared extreme heat for eight districts in the north and center of the island, warning of heat stroke risk.
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