Naval and fishing communities have been strictly warned not to venture into deep-sea areas off Sri Lanka’s coasts and the southeastern Bay of Bengal starting at 5:30AM tomorrow (Nov.14), as a low-pressure system is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm.
The Department of Meteorology’s Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre issued a red “TAKE ACTION” bulletin at 5PM on November 13 , valid until November 15 .The system, currently located over the southeastern Bay of Bengal, is projected to move northwestwards and strengthen into a depression by November 15, before further developing into a cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal around November 16.
The restriction applies to deep-sea areas bounded by 05N-15N and 80E-90E, as well as coastal waters extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil. Individuals currently operating within these dangerous zones are strongly advised to relocate to safe areas immediately and remain alert to upcoming bulletins. (Newswire)
