Heavy Showers Expected as Cyclone Murasu Approaches Andhra Pradesh Coast
Sri Lanka is expected to experience showers and thundershowers across several parts of the island on Tuesday, 03 November 2026, while the Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu continues moving northwestwards over the West Central Bay of Bengal. The Department of Meteorology has also issued warnings for naval and fishing communities due to potentially dangerous sea conditions.
According to the latest weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m. on 03 November, showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Southern and Uva provinces and in the Ratnapura and Ampara districts. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is possible at some locations in these areas.
Misty conditions are also expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early morning hours. The public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize possible damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu Moves Towards Andhra Pradesh
The Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu was located near latitude 15.3°N and longitude 80.3°E at 2.30 a.m. on 03 November 2026 over the West Central Bay of Bengal.
According to the Department of Meteorology, the system is very likely to move northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast during the early hours of 03 November.
Due to the influence of this severe cyclone, special warnings have been issued for naval and fishing communities. They are strongly advised not to venture into the deep-sea areas bounded by 10°N–17°N and 80°E–85°E until further notice. Those already operating in these areas are advised to move to safer locations.
Furthermore, naval and fishing communities are advised to avoid deep-sea areas extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai until further notice.
Sea Conditions Around Sri Lanka
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the sea areas around the island during the next 24 hours.
Winds will be south-westerly or southerly, with speeds ranging from 25 to 35 kmph. However, wind speeds may increase up to 40–45 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Chilaw to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai.
These sea areas may become fairly rough at times, while other sea areas around Sri Lanka are expected to remain moderate. During thundershowers, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough sea conditions are possible.
Naval and fishing communities are urged to remain updated with the latest weather forecasts and official bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology and strictly follow safety instructions.
