The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands has now intensified into a depression. As of 11.30 p.m. on 24 October 2026, the system was centred near latitude 15.5°N and longitude 91.0°E. The system is very likely to intensify further into a deep depression while moving over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on 25 October. Continuing to move west-northwestwards, it is very likely to intensify further into a cyclonic storm by the morning of 26 October and into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of 27 October.
Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep-sea areas bounded by 10N-20N and 80E-95E until further notice. Further, Naval and fishing communities operating in those sea areas are advised to move to safe areas. The naval and fishing communities, are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island.
Winds:
Winds will be South-westerly and Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Pottuvil via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times. Other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.
The wave height may increase about (2.0 – 2.5) meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Matara.
Temporarily strong gusty winds (60-70 kmph) and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
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