Red Alert: Low-pressure System to Intensify, Heavy Showers and Strong Winds Expected

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to the MET Department, a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal. 

It is likely to move west northwestwards and intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal on 25th November.

Issuing a Red Weather advisory, the Department of Meteorology states that the system may intensify further and move towards the Northern coast of Sri Lanka.

Very heavy showers above 150 mm are likely at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces.

Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Pottuvil, from 24th November, until further notice.

The wind speed can be increased up to (60-70) kmph at times in these areas. 

General public is requested to be vigilant regarding impending extreme weather situation from November 24th to November 26th.

Meanwhile, Landslide warnings have been issued for Badulla, Galle, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura.