The Department of Meteorology says there is a possibility a low-pressure area to develop in the south-east of Bay of Bengal (BOB) during next 24 hours. Due to the influence of the low-pressure area which is about to form in the Southeast BOB, heavy showers and sudden increase of wind speed 60-70 kmph are expected over the sea area 04-08N and 86-92E. Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture the South-East Bay of Bengal sea area (04-08N and 86-92E) from tomorrow (08) evening, until further notice. Since there can be very heavy showers or thundershowers associated with strong winds up to 60-70 kmph over the aforementioned sea area. Very heavy showers above 150 mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya district.

Source: The Nation November 07, 2021 19:01 UTC