What is the climate today in Sri Lanka?

Forecast for the next 48 hours

Does it rain in Colombo?

Colombo features a tropical monsoon climate. The city has two rainy seasons and a lot of precipitation in between; an average of more than 2,500 mm (94.8 inches) of precipitation annually.

How is the weather in Colombo today?

Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. High 89F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Why is it raining so much in Sri Lanka?

Rainfall in Sri Lanka has multiple origins. Monsoonal, Convectional and depressional rain accounts for a major share of the annual rainfall. The mean annual rainfall varies from under 900mm in the driest parts (southeastern and northwestern) to over 5000mm in the wettest parts (western slopes of the central highlands).

Is Sri Lanka hot or cold?

tropical
Sri Lanka is a tropical country with a year-round hot climate, moderated by oceanic winds. Two-thirds of the country made of the northern half and the southeastern quarter has a tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The central highlands have a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am).

Where is the hottest place in Sri Lanka?

Pidurutalagala
Pidurutalagala is the highest point at 2524 meters above sea level. Summers are hot in Sri Lanka, followed by heavy rain in the monsoon season and mild winters. April and May are the hottest months, with average high temperatures in the 32.2°C (90°F) to 35°C (95°F) range.

What’s wrong with Sri Lanka Cricket?

The country has been experiencing a severe debt and foreign exchange crisis in recent months. Sri Lanka Cricket has cut short the 12-month bans handed to three players who broke bio-secure protocols during the tour of England last summer. The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.

Why did a crush happen in Sri Lanka?

A crush occurred in Colombo as a businessman reportedly gave cash aid for the coronavirus outbreak. Nearly 270 people were killed by a group of suicide bombers on Easter Sunday last year. Results and scorecards from West Indies’ limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three ODIs and two Twenty20 internationals.

What’s behind Sri Lanka’s economic crisis?

Tens of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets since Sri Lanka ran out of money for vital imports which has seen the prices of essential commodities skyrocket and caused acute shortages of fuel, medicines and electricity.

What is the Sri Lanka-West Indies dispute all about?

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies. Defending champions West Indies are knocked out of the Men’s T20 World Cup after a 20-run defeat by already-eliminated Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.