Rainfall Increase as ITCZ Near Sri Lanka: Met Dept

Met Department Forecasts An Increase in Rainfall as ITCZ-related disturbance develops near Sri Lanka

by Staff Writer 05-05-2026 | 5:49 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Meteorology says that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), along with an associated low-level atmospheric disturbance, is likely to develop in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. 

As a result, the department, issuing an advisory, has confirmed an increase in rainfall across the island from tomorrow (06).

The Department of Meteorology says that it is closely monitoring the evolution of this system and urges the general public to kindly stay attentive to future forecasts and bulletins issued by the department in this regard.