An atmospheric disturbance is likely to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman Sea areas around November 11, the Department of Meteorology has announced.

The system is likely to develop into a low-pressure area around November 13 and subsequently intensify into a depression by November 15, according to Duty Meteorologist Udeni Weerasinghe.

Accordingly, the Department of Meteorology has urged fishing and naval communities operating in these sea areas to remain particularly vigilant regarding the evolving weather conditions.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after around 1.00 p.m. today (08), the Department stated.

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts, Duty Meteorologist Udeni Weerasinghe said.

Showers are also possible during the morning hours. The public has been advised to take necessary precautions against lightning, as temporary strong winds may occur during thundershowers.

Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas around the island today.

Wind speeds are generally expected to range between 20 and 30 kmph. However, temporarily strong winds reaching speeds of 60–70 kmph may occur in these sea areas during thundershowers, she further stated.

The fishing and naval communities have therefore been urged to remain alert to changing weather conditions in the surrounding sea areas.