Low-Pressure Area Develops Over Bay of Bengal; Showery Conditions to Continue

he Department of Meteorology has announced that the atmospheric disturbance prevailing over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a low-pressure area.

Issuing an amber advisory, the Department stated that the low-pressure system is currently located near coordinates 10.1°N and 82.5°E.

As a result, the prevailing showery conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to continue in the coming days.

The Department further warned that strong winds and rough sea conditions may occur in both deep and shallow sea areas around the island, as well as in the deep sea regions of the Bay of Bengal.

The general public, along with the naval and fishing communities, has been advised to remain alert and pay close attention to future weather forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology.