The sea areas off the coasts extending Trincomalee to Chilaw via Mullaittivu, Kankasanthurai, Mannar and Puttalam and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times.
The low-pressure area located over the Central and adjoining North Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a Depression over the West-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal Sea area during subsequent 36 hours.
Weather
Thereafter, it is likely to move west-northwestwards and reach North Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts.
Very strong winds (70-80) kmph accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over above sea areas. Naval and fishing communities in the above sea areas are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Chilaw to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle may be fairly rough at times.
The swell waves (about 2.0–2.5 m) height (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Department of Meteorology
