Bay of Bengal depression moving closer to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The low-pressure area in the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining North Andaman sea is very likely to intensify into a depression by 19th November, said the Met Department.

It is very likely to move west- northwestward and move closer to the Northern coast of Sri Lanka by the 20th and 21st of November 2022.

Strong winds about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces.

A few showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces.

Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the country.

Misty condition can be expected in Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Central provinces during the morning.