Fishermen warned over possible cyclone in Bay of Bengal

Lankadeepa, Rupavahini News and Sri Lanka Mirror report that a depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal has strengthened into a deep depression, citing the Department of Meteorology. Rupavahini News and Sri Lanka Mirror say it was moving west; Sri Lanka Mirror places its centre near 15.3°N and 89.7°E.

Rupavahini News reports that the system was likely to continue westward and develop into a cyclone over the east-central Bay on October 26, then move west-northwest and potentially strengthen further in the west-central Bay around October 27. Daily Mirror likewise reports a warning that the system could become a cyclonic storm by October 26. An earlier Rupavahini News report had forecast depression status by October 24, deep-depression status by October 25 and cyclone development by the morning of October 26.

Rupavahini News reports that the system is not expected to have a direct impact on Sri Lanka, but winds drawn toward it are expected to bring increased rain, particularly in the island’s southwest, over coming days. It forecasts showers or thunderstorms in several provinces and in Trincomalee district, with some places potentially receiving more than 100 mm. The report also forecasts afternoon showers in parts of Uva, Ampara and Batticaloa, and winds of about 40–50 km/h in specified areas.

Newsfirst’s Sinhala and Tamil reports say rain across parts of Sri Lanka could increase over the next few days. Daily Mirror reports that naval and fishing communities were warned not to go into deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. Rupavahini News says the Meteorology Department urged people to take precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning during thunderstorms.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.