Depression in Bay of Bengal Expected to Intensify into A Deep Depression

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to the Department of Meteorology The depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal at around 11.30 a.m. today. 

Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal around 11.30 p.m. on the same day. 

MET Department stated that it is also very likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by 02 November 2026.

Accordingly, Wind speeds in the sea areas may occasionally increase up to (70–80) kmph. Heavy showers or thundershowers are likely, and these sea areas may be very rough. 

The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely after around 1.00 p.m. in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern Provinces, as well as in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

Dry weather is expected to prevail in the other parts of the island.