Another atmospheric disturbance forming in Bay of Bengal, Met Department warns

Another atmospheric disturbance is forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday, warning it could develop into a low pressure system around November 15.

Duty forecaster Udeni Weerasinghe told media that fishing and naval communities should watch for the department's forecasts in the coming days. Rain or thundershowers are expected in parts of the country, with misty conditions in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during early mornings.

Awissawella recorded a peak rainfall of 110.8 mm, while Theranagala recorded 100 mm. Hydro-electric catchments also received rain: 55 mm at Kukuleganga, 36.4 mm at Randampe and 31.6 mm at Randenigala. According to the Irrigation Department, the spill gates of about 15 reservoirs are at spilling level.

Showers or thundershowers are also expected over several surrounding sea areas, with winds of 20-30 km/h that could strengthen to 60-70 km/h during thundershowers. The department urged naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. Rough conditions are also likely near the southeast Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea around November 11.