Maha monsoon season (december to february) photograph by lankaprincess.com. Sri lanka in june marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon season, creating a unique phenomenon known as “the gathering.” during this time, numerous blue whales and sperm whales congregate in the warm waters off sri lanka’s coast.
As monsoon season sets in for sri lanka, the sri lankan disaster management centre has issued a severe flood warning as heavy rains continue to lash. During the season of monsoon, the island witnesses mainly three types of rainfall.
Flash Floods, Mudslides And Falling Trees Have Killed At Least 14 People In Sri Lanka As The Island Nation Is Battered By Monsoon Storms, The Country's Disaster Center.
There are two monsoon seasons:
The Southwest Monsoon (Yala) From May To September And The Northeast Monsoon (Maha) From December To February.
This is not the best time to visit this part of sri lanka if you are looking for a regular beach holiday.
Images References :
The Weather In Sri Lanka Can Be Broadly Classified Into Two Monsoon Seasons:
Essentially, the southwestern monsoon runs between may and july.
During The Season Of Monsoon, The Island Witnesses Mainly Three Types Of Rainfall.
It is located almost on the equator and have tropical monsoon climate.