As per the Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology, a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas was issued at 2000 hours (local time) on Monday (26 October), valid till 0800 hours (local time) on Tuesday (27 October).
The warning covers the Bay of Bengal and the deep and shallow sea areas surrounding Sri Lanka in connection with Cyclonic Storm Arnab. Following are the latest updates available:
• The deep and shallow sea areas extending from Colombo to Mullaitivu via Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Pottuvil, and Batticaloa are expected to experience very rough conditions at times, with wind speeds reaching 60–65 kilometres per hour.
• Other sea areas around the island may also become rough. Wave heights of approximately 2.0–2.5 metres are forecast in sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Matara. During thundershowers, wind gusts of 60–70 kilometres per hour and very rough seas may occur.
• Authorities have urged fishing and naval communities not to venture into the sea area bounded by 10 degrees North to 20 degrees North latitude and 80 degrees East to 95 degrees East longitude until further notice.
• Communities already operating within the affected area were advised to move away from the hazardous waters. Wind speeds in the designated warning areas may reach 80–100 kilometres per hour, accompanied by heavy thundershowers and wave heights of approximately 3.0–4.0 metres.
• Further details awaited.
Categories: Natural Disasters - Cyclone
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