Nuwara Eliya records coldest morning

Colombo, Jan. 22 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka experienced a sharp drop in temperatures today (22), with Nuwara Eliya recording the lowest minimum of 3.5°C, according to the Department of Meteorology.

The reading, taken early this morning from the Department’s regional observation network, marks the coldest temperature reported in recent times, reflecting unusually chilly conditions in the hill country.

Other low temperatures were also recorded, with Bandarawela at 11.5°C, Badulla at 15.1°C and Katugastota at 15.9°C, indicating widespread cool weather across several central and Uva region areas.

Meanwhile, warmer conditions prevailed in parts of the Northern and Southern regions. Mullaitivu recorded the highest morning temperature at 25.3°C, while Hambantota saw 22°C and Colombo 22.1°C, the Met Department said.