Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology 

A low pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around 23rd November. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal during subsequent 2 days. The system may intensify further and move near the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. General public is requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces during the morning

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North central and Eastern provinces and at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces.

Winds will be easterly to north-easterly in the sea areas around the island.  Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island.  Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mullaittivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar.

The sea areas extending from Mullaittivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai and Mannar can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the islandwill be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.