Deep Depression over South-East of Sri Lanka Intensified into a Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah”

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology has announced that the deep depression over south-east of Sri Lanka has intensified into a Cyclonic Storm "Ditwah" and is centered near latitude 6.9°N and longitude 81.9°E, close to the East of Pottuvil. 

It is very likely to move north-northwestwards. 

Additionally, due to the influence of this system, prevailing heavy showers and strong winds over the island are expected to continue during the next few days.

Intermittent showers and thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island.

Very heavy falls above 200 mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee district and, above 150 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Western provinces and in Badulla and Batticaloa districts. 

Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island.

Very strong winds at times about (60-70) kmph and gusting up to 80 kmph can be expected over most parts of the island. 

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy showers and strong winds.