A low-pressure area has formed over South Andaman Sea area. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over South-east Bay of Bengal today (24).
Navel and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds will be North-easterly or Variable in direction and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
