The Department of Meteorology has advised multiday fishing trawlers and naval communities operating in the south-east Bay of Bengal sea areas to remain on high alert. They have been warned to avoid sailing in sea areas between latitudes 05 N and 15 N and longitudes 80 E and 90 E from 5.30 a.m. tomorrow (14) until further notice.
Key Points
- Warning to avoid sailing in designated sea areas from 5.30 a.m. tomorrow (14) until further notice.
- Request to refrain from activities in sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil.
- Forecasts suggest the low-pressure area could intensify into a depression by 15 November and a cyclonic storm by 16 November.
Risk to coastal waters as well
In addition, fishing and naval communities have been advised to refrain from operations in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil. Those currently in these sea areas have been instructed to move to safe locations immediately.
Potential to intensify into a cyclonic storm
The low-pressure area that has formed over the south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to move north-westwards and intensify into a depression by 15 November.
The Department of Meteorology further stated that it has the potential to develop into a cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal sea area around 16 November.
What happens next?
The fishing and naval communities are requested to pay close and continuous attention to future weather forecasts and advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding this system.
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