The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is  located about 160 km East of Pottuvil as at 10:00 am today (09 Jan). 

According to the Department of Meteorology, it is very likely to move northwestwards towards the coast of Sri Lanka between Pottuvil and Trincomalee in the evening today.

As such, the Met Department has issued an advisory for strong winds and heavy rains over the next three days until January 11.

The advisory is effective for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Sabragamuwa, Western, Southern, Uva, North-Western, and Central Provinces. (Newswire)

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The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that updated forecasts from the Department of Meteorology show a shift in the deep depression’s movement in the Bay of Bengal.

Per the latest forecast issued at 08.00 am today, the anticipated heavy rainfall in the previously warned Central Highlands divisions has eased.

Residents in those areas are advised that evacuation is not required under the current advisory.

The NBRO added that it will continue to closely monitor weather developments and issue guidance as needed.

The public is urged to remain alert and follow the latest weather updates. (Newswire)

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A deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal could make landfall in Sri Lanka tomorrow between the Hambantota and Kalmunai areas, according to Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake.

Addressing a special media briefing on adverse weather conditions, Athula Karunanayake said the deep depression could enter Sri Lanka by around 05.30 pm tomorrow (09 Jan). 

He further noted that the deep depression is currently located about 350 kilometres southeast of the Pottuvil area on the island’s eastern coast.

Accordingly, fishermen and the naval community have been advised to refrain from venturing into the sea due to rough seas and strong winds. 

Athula Karunanayake also noted that under current circumstances, the rainy weather conditions in the country could increase, especially in the Eastern and Uva provinces, with over 100mm of rain expected. 

He said between 50 – 75 mm of rain can be expected in several areas today, while strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be experienced in some areas, including in Colombo.

Clarifying that there were no signs of the deep depression developing into a cyclone, he added that, however, if it enters Sri Lanka, it would intensify, increasing the rainy weather in the country. (Newswire)

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