INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
on Friday (Dec.01) and about 490km northeast of Trincomalee.It is likely to develop into a deep depression during next 12 hours and further
into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow (Dec.03)
The system is expected to move west - northwestward near North coast of Sri Lanka towards North Tamil Nadu coast of India by Tuesday
(Dec.05).In its weather forecast today, the Meteorology Department mentioned that cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the
island.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-western provinces and heavy showers above
100mm are likely at some places.Showers or thundershowers will occur in parts of other provinces of the island after 1:00 p.m
Showers may occur in Southern and Western provinces in the morning as well.Strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times over
the Northern, Northcentral, Northwestern and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.The general public is advised to
take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Sea areas:Due
to the depression over southwest Bay of Bengal, the Meteorology Department says it is dangerous to engage in activities in the sea areas off
the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankesanturai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa.Hence, Naval and fishing communities are advised
not to venture into the above sea areas until further notice.Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the sea areas off the
coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara are request to exercise caution
times off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Mannar, Kankesanturai, Trincomalee, Pottuvil and Hambantota
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island particularly in the evening or at
night.Winds will be north-westerly or westerly and wind speed will be 30-40 kmph in the sea areas around the island
Wind speed may increase up to 60-70 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Kankesanturai, Trincomalee and
Batticaloa and up to 50-60 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.The sea areas off the coast
extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota can be rough at times and the other sea areas around the Island can be fairly rough at
times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
