Sri Lanka Rainfall Expected in Several Provinces
Several provinces in Sri Lanka are expected to experience spells of rain today (November 14), while fishing and naval communities have been advised to avoid specified sea areas due to the developing low-pressure system over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. The Department of Meteorology has also warned of rough sea conditions and strong winds in parts of the surrounding waters.
Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may develop at a few places in other parts of the island during the evening or night.
The public is advised to take adequate precautions against temporary localized strong winds and lightning that may occur during thundershowers. Misty conditions are also expected in some areas during the early morning hours, particularly in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts.
Low Pressure System Raises Concerns Over Sea Conditions
A low-pressure area has developed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to move northwestwards, intensifying into a depression around November 15. Thereafter, the system is likely to move north-northwestwards and strengthen further into a cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal around November 16.
In view of this developing system, the Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for naval and fishing communities.
Fishing and naval activities are advised to be avoided in the deep-sea areas bounded by 05°N–15°N and 80°E–90°E, as well as in sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil. This warning is effective from 5.30 a.m. on November 14 until further notice. Those already operating in the specified sea areas are advised to move to safer locations.
Sri Lanka Strong Winds and Rough Seas Expected
Showers or thundershowers will occur in sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Galle via Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Hambantota.
Northeasterly or northerly winds are expected around the island, generally reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph. However, winds may occasionally strengthen up to 60 kmph in sea areas from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Other surrounding sea areas may experience wind speeds of up to 50 kmph at times.
Sea conditions will be rough at times along the coastal stretch from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Batticaloa, while other surrounding sea areas may become fairly rough.
During thundershowers, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough seas are possible. Fishing and naval communities are strongly advised to follow further updates and official bulletins.
