Low-pressure area : Above 100 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
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Daily Mirror reports that the Meteorology Department warned of unsettled conditions over the coming days, associated with a low-pressure area expected to develop over the southeastern and nearby east-central Bay of Bengal. The outlet says the system was expected to head west-northwest and intensify. Separately, Newswire reports that a low-pressure area had formed near the Northern Andaman Islands, prompting a department red alert issued at 4:30 p.m. on October 23 and valid for 24 hours, warning of strong winds and rough seas.
Newswire reports that the Bay of Bengal system was forecast to develop into a depression by October 24, strengthen into a deep depression by October 25, and become a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay by the morning of October 26. The outlet says naval and fishing communities within waters bounded by 10°N–20°N and 80°E–95°E were told to avoid sea activity until further notice, while those already there were urged to reach safe areas. It also reports that the department asked the public and maritime workers to follow further forecasts and official advisories.
Newsfirst and Newsfirst (සිංහල) report that the department forecast thunderstorms on October 23 in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and North Western provinces, and in Anuradhapura and Galle districts. Sri Lanka Mirror reports intermittent showers or thunderstorms and forecasts rainfall exceeding 75 millimetres in some areas; Ada Derana (සිංහල) likewise reports that some places could receive more than 75 millimetres.
Rupavahini News reports that a disturbance in the lower atmosphere near Sri Lanka had developed into a low-pressure area, with rainfall above 100 millimetres in several provinces. Newsfirst (සිංහල), Sri Lanka Mirror and Hiru News (සිංහල) report that the system near the island was moving west, while its effects were expected to continue. Tamilmirror also reports rain was expected and that the low-pressure system was moving west.
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Earlier coverage
Reports on the same subject from the months before this story.
- Newswire · Heavy rains of up to 150 mm forecast as low-pressure system develops near Sri Lanka
- Newswire · Heavy rain exceeding 100 mm forecast in several parts of Sri Lanka
- Ada Derana · Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island
- Daily Mirror · Heavy showers of up to 100mm expected in several provinces
- Ada Derana · Low-pressure area develops near Sri Lanka; increased rainfall expected