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Rainfall expected in several Sri Lankan provinces on June 2 evening
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Rainfall expected in several Sri Lankan provinces on June 2 evening

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Department of Meteorology forecasts an increase in rainfall in the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka on the evening of June 2, 2026.
  • Showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts.
  • Some areas may experience heavy showers exceeding 75 millimeters, while other regions could see afternoon or thundershowers.

Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has predicted an increase in rainfall across several parts of the island for the evening of June 2, 2026. The southwestern regions are expected to experience the most significant weather activity.

Specifically, the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces are anticipated to receive intermittent showers. Additionally, the districts of Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya are also included in the forecast for rainfall. Some of these areas could potentially experience heavy showers, with amounts exceeding 75 millimeters.

Further east, the Uva province and the districts of Ampara and Batticaloa are likely to see afternoon showers or thundershowers in isolated locations, likely after 1:00 PM. The forecast indicates a varied weather pattern across the island for the upcoming evening.

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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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