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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 28, December 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI Model predicts total rainfall between 50-75 mm in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Ratnapura and Monaragala districts during 27th Dec 2017-01st Jan 2018.
  •   Between 20 - 25 Dec: Rainfall up to 60 mm was recorded in Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura and Badulla districts on December 20th.
  •   From 17- 23 Dec:  minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while western and southern parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between  30-35 OC.
  •   From 19- 25 Dec: up to 36 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the southern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 21, December 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF rainfall forecast predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Ampara district on December 22nd.
  •   Between 12 - 18 Dec: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Badulla and Monaragala districts on December 13th.
  •   From 10- 16 Dec:  minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 12- 18 Dec: up to 36 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the central and southern regions of the island and up to 18 km/h in northern regions.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 7, December 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts total rainfall between 25-50 mm in Badulla and Nuwara Eliya districts during 6-11 December.
  •   Between 28 Nov- 4 Dec: Rainfall up to 120 mm was recorded in Matara district on November 29th and 30th.
  •   From 26 Nov- 2 Dec: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 28 Nov- 4 Dec: up to 18 km/h, westerly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, November 30, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 30, November 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF rainfall forecast predicts up to 124.5 mm of rainfall in Gampaha, Colombo and Kalutara districts on December 1st.
  •   Between 22-27 Nov: Rainfall up to 120 mm was recorded in Batticaloa district on November 25th.
  •   From 19-25 Nov: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 21-27 Nov: up to 36 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 23, November 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts total rainfall between 200-250 mm in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Trincomalee districts during 22nd - 27th  Nov.
  •   Between 15-21 Nov: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Gampaha district on November 18th.
  •   From 12-18 Nov:   minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 14-20 Nov: up to 15 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, November 17, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 16, November 2017

Highlights:

  •   The NCEP weekly rainfall forecast predicts total rainfall between 85-95 mm in Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Ampara districts during 22–28th Nov.
  •   Between 8-14 Nov: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Jaffna district on November 8th.
  •   From 5-11 Nov:  minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 7-13 Nov: up to 36 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the northern and central regions of the island and up to 18 km/h in the southern and southeastern regions.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 9, November 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts heavy rainfall in Northeastern coastal areas during 8th -13th Nov.
  •   Between 1-7 Nov: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Kilinochchi district on November 3rd.
  •   From 29 Oct- 4 Nov:  minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 31 Oct- 6 Nov: up to 36 km/h, easterly winds were experienced by the Northern Province and up to 18 km/h northeasterly in the rest of the island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 2, November 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts total rainfall between 100-150 mm in Northeastern coastal area during 1–6 Nov.
  •   Between 24-30 Oct: Rainfall up to 90 mm was recorded in various parts of the island.
  •   From 22-28 Oct: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 24-30 Oct: up to 18 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the northern regions of the country and up to 11 km/h in the central and southern regions.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 26, October 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts total rainfall between 150-200 mm in Badulla district during 25-30 Oct. 
  •   Between 17-22 Oct: Rainfall up to 90 mm was recorded in Colombo, Gampaha and Kegalla districts on the 19th.
  •   From 15-21 Oct: minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 10-16 Oct: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern half of the country and up to 36 km/h in the northern half.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 19, October 2017

Highlights:

  •   The NCEP weekly rainfall forecast predicts between 85-95 mm of total rainfall in Colombo, Gampaha and Ratnapura districts during 25-31st Oct.
  •   Between 11-17 Oct: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Colombo, Gampaha and Ratnapura districts on the 14th.
  •   From 8-14 Oct: minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northeastern coastal regions recorded a maximum temperature between  35-40 OC.
  •   From 10-16 Oct: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern half of the country and up to 36 km/h in the northern half.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 12, October 2017

Highlights:

  •   The NCEP weekly rainfall forecast predicts between 125-135 mm of total rainfall in Jaffna district during 11th – 17th Oct.
  •   Between 3-9 Oct: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Anuradhapura and Trincomalee districts on the 7th.
  •   From 24 - 30 Sep:   minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northeastern coastal regions recorded a maximum temperature between  35-40 OC.
  •   From 3-9 Oct: up to 36 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern half of the country and up to 18 km/h in the northern half.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 4, October 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts up to 75 mm of total rainfall in Badulla district during 2nd – 7th Oct.
  •   Between 25 Sep - 1 Oct: Rainfall up to 40 mm was recorded in Colombo, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts on the 27th.
  •   From 24 - 30 Sep:   minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while eastern coastal regions  recorded a maximum temperature between  35-40 OC.
  •   From 25 Sep - 1 Oct: up to 36 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern and central parts of the country and up to 28 km/h in the northern regions.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 28, September 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts up to 50 mm of total rainfall in Kalutara and Galle districts during 27th Sep - 2nd Oct.
  •   Between 20 - 26 Sep: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Anuradhapura and Trincomalee districts on the 23rd.
  •   From 17 - 23 Sep:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Ampara district recorded a maximum temperature between  35-40 OC.
  •   From 19 - 25 Sep: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern half of the country and up to 36 km/h in the northern half.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and eastern  seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 21, September 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of total rainfall in the western coastal regions on the 22nd.
  •   Between 13 - 19 Sep: Rainfall up to 30 mm was recorded in Jaffna and Kiinochchi districts on the 13th.
  •   From 10 - 16 Sep:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between  30-35 OC.
  •   From 12 - 18 Sep: up to 54 km/h, southwesterly winds were experienced by the entire country.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and eastern  seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 14, September 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts up to 75 mm of total rainfall in the Galle district during 13-18 Sep.
  •   Between 6 - 12 Sep: Rainfall up to 140 mm was recorded in Gampaha district on the 6th.
  •   From 3 - 9 Sep:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between  30-35 OC.
  •   From 5 - 11 Sep: up to 28 km/h, southwesterly winds were experienced by the southern and central regions of the country; and up to 18 km/h in the northern regions.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 7, September 2017

Highlights:

  •   The IRI weekly rainfall forecast predicts extremely heavy rainfall in the southern coastal regions during 6-11 Sep.
  •   Between 30 Aug - 4 Sep: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Kurunegala district on the 2nd.
  •   From 27 Aug - 2 Sep:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while eastern coastal regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between  30-35 OC.
  •   From 29 Aug - 4 Sep: up to 20 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern regions of the country; and up to 18 km/h in the central and northern regions.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 31, August 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 64 mm of rainfall in Kurunegala district on 2nd of September.
  •   Between 23-29 Aug: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Batticaloa district on the 24th.
  •   From 20-26 Aug:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while southeastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between  30-35 OC.
  •   From 22-28 Aug: up to 36 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the central and southern regions of the country; and up to 29 km/h in the northern regions.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 24, August 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 64 mm of rainfall in Colombo and Kalutara districts on 26th of August.
  •   Between 16-22 Aug: Rainfall up to 90 mm was recorded in Ratnapura district on the 18th.
  •   From 13-19 Aug:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while southeastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between  30-35 OC.
  •   From 15-21 Aug: up to 36 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the entire country.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the Northern and Southern seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, August 17, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 17, August 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 124 mm of rainfall in Ratnapura district on 19th of August.
  •   Between 9-15 Aug: Rainfall up to 160 mm was recorded in Ampara and Batticaloa districts on the 12th.
  •   From 6-12 Aug:  minimum temperature of 20 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 8-14 Aug: up to 21 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the central and southern regions of the island; and up to 18 km/h in the northern regions.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the Northern and Southern seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 10, August 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 64 mm of rainfall in Kalutara district on 11th of August.
  •   Between 2-8 Aug: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Polonnaruwa, Ampara and Batticaloa districts on the 7th.
  •   From 30 Jul- 5 Aug:  minimum temperature of 20  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 1-7 Aug: up to 29 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the Northern and Eastern seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, August 4, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 3, August 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 124 mm of rainfall in Ratnapura district on 3rd of August.
  •   Between 26 Jul-1 Aug: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Kurunegala district on the 31st.
  •   From 23-29 Jul:  minimum temperature of 20  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern, Central and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 18-24 Jul: up to 36 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 27, July 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western regions of the country on 28th and 29th of July.
  •   Between 18- 24 Jul: Rainfall up to 20 mm was recorded in Kurunegala and Gampaha districts on the 18th.
  •   From 16-22 Jul: minimum temperature of 20  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 18-24 Jul: up to 36 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the eastern seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 20, July 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western regions of the country on 22nd of July. 
  •   Between 12- 18 Jul: Rainfall up to 30 mm was recorded in Batticaloa and Ampara districts on the 12th.
  •   From 9-15 Jul:  minimum temperature of 20  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 11-17 Jul: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and southern seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, July 14, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 13, July 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western regions of the country on 14th and 15th of July. 
  •   Between 5- 11 Jul: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Batticaloa district on the 8th.
  •   From 2-8 Jul: minimum temperature of 20  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 4-10 Jul: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the central and southern regions of the island; and up to 36 km/h winds in the northern region.
  •   0.5 OC above average  sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 5, July 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western regions of the country on 7th and 8th of July. 
  •   Between 27 Jun 3 Jul: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Kegalla district on the 27th.
  •   From 25 Jun- 1 Jul: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 26 Jun- 2 Jul: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the whole island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 29, June 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Puttalam, Kurunegala, Gampaha and Kegalla district on the 30th of June. 
  •   Between 21-27 Jun: Rainfall up to 50 mm was recorded in Kegalla district on the 27th.
  •   From 18-24 Jun: minimum temperature of 15  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern coastal regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35  OC.
  •   From 20-26 Jun: up to 54 km/h, North-Westerly winds were experienced by the whole island.
  •   0.5  OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 22, June 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western regions of the country on 23rd and 24th of June.  
  •   Between 14-20 Jun: Rainfall up to 80 mm was recorded in Galle district on the 14th.
  •   From 4-10 Jun: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern and eastern coastal regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 11-17 Jun: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the whole island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 15, June 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western coastal regions of the country on 16th of June.  
  •   Between 7-13 Jun: Rainfall up to 60 mm was recorded in Jaffna district on the 7th.
  •   From 4-10 Jun: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern and eastern coastal regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 6-12 Jun: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the whole island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and northeastern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 7, June 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Kegalla district on the 9th of June.  
  •   Between 31 May-5 Jun: Rainfall up to 90 mm was recorded in Ampara and Monaragala districts on the 5th.
  •   From 28 May- 3 Jun: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Northern and Eastern coastal regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 29 May- 4 Jun: up to 72 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern regions; and up to 36 km/ in the northern and central regions of the island.
  •   0.5 OCC below average sea surface temperature was observed in the western and southern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 1, June 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts total rainfall between 115-125 mm in Kegalle district from 31st May to 6th June.  
  •   Between 24-30 May: Rainfall more than 240 mm was recorded in Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts on the 24th and also on the 25th in Ratnapura district.
  •   From 21-27 May: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while eastern and northeastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 23-29 May: up to 54 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern and central regions; and up to 36 km/ in the northern regions of the island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 25, May 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 125 mm of rainfall in Colombo and Ratnapura districts on 26th May. 
  •   Between 15-23 May: highest rainfall of 90 mm was recorded on the 18th in Colombo district.
  •  From 14-20 May: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern and northeastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •  From 16-22 May: up to 36 km/h, westerly winds were experienced by the southern regions; and up to 28 km/h northwesterly in the northern regions of the island.
  •  0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 17, May 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western region of the country on 18th and 19th of May. 
  •   Between 8-14 May: highest rainfalls of 160 mm were recorded on the 12th in Mullaitivu district.
  •   From 7-13 May: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern and northeastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 8-14 May: up to 18 km/h, southwesterly winds were experienced by the southern regions; and speeds less than 11 km/h in the northern and central regions of the island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, May 12, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 11, May 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 125 mm of rainfall in Gampaha and Puttalam districts on 12th May.  
  •   Between 3-9 May: highest rainfalls of 120 mm were recorded on the 7th in Anuradhapura districts.
  •   From 30 Apr-6 May: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern half of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 2-8 May: up to 11 km/h, Southeasterly winds were experienced by the eastern coastal regions; and speeds less than 7 km/h in rest of the island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the western seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, May 4, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 4, May 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 65 mm of rainfall in Colombo and Puttalam districts on 6th May.  
  •   Between 26 Apr- 2 May: highest rainfalls of 100 mm were recorded on the 1st in Anuradhapura districts.
  •   From 23-29 Apr: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern half of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 25 Apr-1 May: up to 14 km/h, southwesterly winds were experienced by the southern regions; and speeds less than 7 km/h in the northern and central regions of the island.
  •   0.5 OC below average sea surface temperature was observed in the western seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 27, April 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 36 mm of rainfall in Western region of country on 27th of April 
  •   Between 19-25 Apr: highest rainfalls of 20 mm were recorded on the 24th in Kegalla, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts.
  •   From 16-22 Apr: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern and northeastern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC
  •   From 18-24 Apr: up to 18 km/h, northwesterly winds were experienced by the southern regions; and speeds less than 14 km/h in the northern regions of the island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 21, April 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 35 mm of rainfall in Colombo district on 21st of April.
  •   Between 12-18 Apr: highest rainfall of 60 mm was recorded on the 12th in Colombo district.
  •   From 9-15 Apr: minimum temperature of 15 0C was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while northern regions of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 0C.
  •   From 11-17 Apr: up to 18 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the southern regions, and speeds less than 7 km/h in the northern and central regions of the island.
  •   Average sea surface temperature was observed in the seas around Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 6, April 2017

Highlights:

  •  The NCEP Model predicts the total rainfall up to 45-55 mm in Kandy district on 5 th April to 11 th April.
  •   Between 28 Mar-3 Apr: highest rainfall of 90 mm was recorded on the 29th in Gampaha and Kegalla districts.
  •   From 26 Mar-1 Apr: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Vavuniya and Anuradhapura districts recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 28 Mar-3 Apr: up to 14 km/h, Southeasterly winds were experienced by the Northern regions, and speeds less than 11 km/h in the central and southern regions of the island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the Northern and Eastern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 30, March 2017

Highlights:

  •  The IMD WRF model predicts up to 125 mm of rainfall in Colombo district on 31st March. 
  •  Between 22-28 Mar: highest rainfall of 60 mm was recorded on the 27th in Ratnapura and Galle districts
  •  From 19-25 Mar: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Puttalam and Kurunegala recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC
  •  From 21-27 Mar: up to 14 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the northern regions, and speeds less than 10 km/h in the southern regions of the island
  •  0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the Northern and Eastern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 23, March 2017

Highlights:

  •   The NCEP model predicts up to 35 mm of rainfall in Kandy on 22nd March to 4th April.  
  •   Between 15-21 Mar: highest rainfall of 60 mm was recorded on the 15th in Gampaha district.
  •   From 12-18 Mar: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •   From 14-20 Mar: up to 11 km/h, northeasterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC above average sea surface temperature was observed in the north and eastern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 16, March 2017

Highlights:

  •   The WRF model predicts up to 65 mm of rainfall in Matara District on 18th March. 
  •   Between 8-13 Mar: highest rainfalls of 140 mm were recorded on the 12th in Anuradhapura district and on the 13th on Vavuniya district.
  •   From 5-11 Mar: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC .
  •   From 7-13 Mar : up to 11 km/h south easterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5 OC below average sea surface temperature was observed in the northwestern seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 9, March 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts rainfall all over the country. Up to 125 mm of rainfall expected in Anuradhapura, Kandy and Ratnapura districts on the 11th. 
  •  Between 1-7 Mar: highest rainfall of 100 mm was recorded on the 3rd in Anuradhapura district.
  •  From 26 Feb- 4 Mar: minimum temperature of 15  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35  OC.
  •  From 28 Feb- 6 Mar: up to 18 km/h south easterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •  0.5  OC below average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and western seas of Sri Lanka.

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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 2, March 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 65 mm of rainfall in Ampara district on the 3rd. 
  •  Between 22-28 Feb: highest rainfall of 90 mm was recorded on the 28th in Hambantota district.
  •  From 19-25 Feb: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded fr om Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35  OC.
  •  From 21-27 Feb: up to 18 km/h north easterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •  0.5 OC below average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and western seas of Sri Lanka

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 23, February 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 65 mm of rainfall in Kalutara district and 36 mm of rainfall in Southern region of country on the 24th. 
  •  Between 15-21 Feb: highest rainfall of 20 mm was recorded on the 18th in Lunugala region of Badulla distict.
  •  From 12-18 Feb: minimum temperature of 15  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while Gampaha, Colombo and Kegalla districts recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35  OC.
  •  From 14-20 Feb: up to 36 km/h north easterly winds were experienced by the entire island.
  •   0.5  OC below average sea surface temperature was observed in the northern and western seas of Sri Lanka.

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Friday, February 17, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 16, February 2017

Highlights:

  •  The NOAA NCEP model predicts up to 25 mm of total rainfall in the Southern province during 15th–21st February. 
  •  Between 7-13 Feb: highest rainfall of 50 mm was recorded in Kilinochchi district on the 13th.
  •  From 5-11 Feb: minimum temperature of 15  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35  OC.
  •  From 7-13 Feb: up to 18 km/h northeasterly winds were experienced by the entire Island.

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Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 09, February 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 35.6 mm of rainfall in Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts on the 10th.  
  •  Between 1-7 Feb: no rainfalls were recorded in any part of the island.
  •  From 29 Jan-4 Feb: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while most parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •  From 31 Jan-6 Feb: up to 14 km/h northeasterly winds were experienced by the entire Island.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 02, February 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 3.5 mm of rainfall in Northern and Eastern coastal regions of Sri Lanka on the 2nd and 3rd.  
  •  Between 25-31 Jan: highest rainfall of 120 mm was recorded in Hambantota district on the 26th.
  •  From 22-28 Jan: minimum temperature of 15  OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while North Central, Wayamba, Western and Southern Provinces of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35  OC.
  •  From 24-30 Jan: up to 25 km/h easterly winds were experienced by the entire Island.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 26, January 2017

Highlights:

  •  The WRF model predicts up to 124 mm of rainfall in eastern coastal regions of Sri Lanka on the 27th and 28th.  
  •  Between 17-23 Jan: highest rainfalls of 50 mm were recorded in Polonnaruwa district on the 20th and in Vakarai region on the 22nd.
  •  From 15-21 Jan: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •  From 17-23 Jan: up to 36 km/h north easterly winds were experienced by the northern and central regions of the island while southern regions received up to 24 km/h wind in same direction.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 11, January 2017


Highlights:

  •  The NCEP GFS model predicts no rainfall over Sri Lanka for next week.  
  •  Between 3-9 Jan: highest rainfall of 10 mm was recorded on the 3rd in Hambantota town.
  •  From 1-7 Jan: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •  From 1-7 Jan: up to 18 km/h north easterly winds were experienced by the entire island.

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Friday, January 6, 2017

Weekly Hydro-meteorological Report, 5, January 2017


Highlights:

  •  The NCEP GFS model predicts no rainfall over Sri Lanka for next week.  
  •  Between 28 Dec–3 Jan: highest rainfall of 70 mm was recorded on the 31st in Ratnapura town.
  •  From 27 Dec–2 Jan: minimum temperature of 15 OC was recorded from Nuwara Eliya district while many parts of the island recorded a maximum temperature between 30-35 OC.
  •  From 27 Dec–2 Jan: up to 28 km/h north easterly winds were experienced in the southern and central regions of the island and speeds less than 20 km/h in the northern regions.

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