By Newswire Editorial

The Department of Meteorology has warned that a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13 November), with the system expected to intensify into a depression by November 15.

According to the department, the low-pressure area is expected to move northwestwards and develop into a well-marked low-pressure area around November 14, before intensifying into a depression over the same region around November 15.

The Department of Meteorology has advised naval and fishing communities to remain alert and closely monitor future weather forecasts and bulletins issued regarding the developing system.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are forecast at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Galle via Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Hambantota.

Northeasterly winds are expected across the sea areas surrounding Sri Lanka, with speeds ranging between 20 and 30 kmph. Wind speeds could increase up to 45 kmph at times.

The department further warned that sea areas around the island could become fairly rough at times.

During thundershowers, temporarily strong gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph and very rough sea conditions can be expected. (Newswire)