The low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression over the central-southwest Bay of Bengal by today morning. The system is located about 500 km southeast of Batticaloa at around 0230 this morning. The system is expected to further develop and move closer to the east coast of the island.
The Marine Forecasting Division of National Meteorological Centre has issued an advisory of rough sea and strong winds.
Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas around the island from today (25th November), until further notice.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph at times in the sea areas around the island.
State of Sea:
The sea areas around the island will be rough to very rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
