Low-pressure Area Likely to Form Over Southeast Bay of Bengal

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to the MET Department, a low-pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. 

Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. 

General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning.