Near‑normal rainfall forecast for Sri Lanka during Southwest Monsoon

The Department of Meteorology has forecast near‑normal rainfall across most parts of Sri Lanka during the June to September (JJAS) 2026 southwest monsoon season, with slightly below‑normal rainfall expected in some provinces.

According to the Seasonal Forecasting Division, the North Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, along with the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya Districts, are likely to experience slightly below‑normal rainfall.

The Met Department states that the forecast was developed using outputs from global climate prediction models, combined with assessments of prevailing large‑scale oceanic and atmospheric conditions over the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The Department further states that it will continue monitoring global and regional climate conditions and issue necessary updates to the seasonal forecast as required. (Newswire)

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