Anuradhapura sits in Sri Lanka’s dry zone in the north or east, where the northeast monsoon from October through January is the dominant source of rainfall, in contrast to the southwest monsoon that soaks the island’s wet zone.
One of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, the city’s vast network of centuries-old irrigation tanks was built specifically to capture and store the northeast monsoon’s concentrated rainfall. Because this region’s rainfall is concentrated into a shorter, later season than the rest of the island, an intense northeast monsoon storm can produce flooding relatively quickly on terrain that spends much of the year dry, and radar helps track these seasonal rain bands as they develop. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Anuradhapura right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Anuradhapura, North Central Province in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Anuradhapura, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Anuradhapura rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Anuradhapura?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over North Central Province are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Anuradhapura or pass by.
Is this Anuradhapura rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.