The low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is still adjacent to Sri Lanka

The low-pressure area that was located over South-west Bay of Bengal still persists to the east of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said.

 

Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankesanthurai and Mannar and from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota and Pottuvil.

 

The sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Puttalam via Kankesanthurai and Mannar and from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota and Pottuvil can be rough at times.