The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands is very likely to intensify into a depression by today (24).
The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a deep depression by 25 October and into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of 26 October 2026.
Although this system is not expected to have a direct impact on Sri Lanka, an increase in rainfall is expected over the southwestern parts of the island during the next few days, as the wind flow associated with the system extends across the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, and North-western provinces.
Showers or thunder showers will occur after 1.00 p.m. elsewhere of the island and Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands is very likely to intensify into a depression by today (24).
The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a deep depression by 25 October and into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of 26 October 2026.
Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep-sea areas bounded by 10N-20N and 80E-95E until further notice.
Further, Naval and fishing communities operating in those sea areas are advised to move to safe areas.
The naval and fishing communities, are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Matara.
Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly and Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle, Matara and Hambantota may be rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.
