# Red Warning Alert Issued for Strong Winds and Rough Seas in Bay of Bengal

- Link: https://www.weather.lk/red-warning-alert-issued-for-strong-winds-and-rough-seas-in-bay-of-bengal/
- Published: 2026-09-24T11:33:37+05:30
- Author: Weather LK

The Department of Meteorology has issued a **red-level warning for strong winds 
and rough seas** following the movement of a deep depression that crossed the north
Andhra Pradesh coast near the southwest of Kalingapatnam.

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The system has since moved west-northwestwards and was centred at **5.30 a.m. today(
24 September)** over north coastal Andhra Pradesh, near **18.3°N latitude and 83.7
°E longitude**. At the time, it was located around **1,100 km northeast of Kankesanthurai**.

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According to the warning, wind speeds in sea areas marked under the **“Warning”**
category could increase to around **70 km/h at times**. Heavy thundershowers are
also possible, while sea conditions in these areas are expected to become **very
rough**.

Meanwhile, winds in sea areas under the **“Advisory”** category may reach **55–65
km/h at times**, with seas becoming rough to very rough.

The Department of Meteorology has advised **naval and fishing communities not to
venture into the affected sea areas** bounded by **10°N to 22°N latitude and 82°
E to 90°E longitude until further notice**.

Naval and fishing communities already operating in these waters have also been advised
to **move away from the affected areas** and continue monitoring official weather
updates.

The warning remains in place as the weather system continues to influence sea conditions
in the region.

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