Adverse weather affects 1,397 people as low-pressure area forms in Bay of Bengal
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The Department of Meteorology announced that a low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal and intensify within 24 hours. Fishing and naval communities were advised of increasing wind speeds on 14 and 15 November.
Heavy inter-monsoon rains exceeding 100 mm are expected across multiple provinces. The adverse weather has already affected 1,397 people from 381 families across 14 districts, completely damaging 223 houses and causing road blockages and localized flooding.
Landslide warnings were issued for 56 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in nine districts. Meanwhile, the Department of Irrigation warned of possible inundation in low-lying areas as water levels rose in the Kalu, Gin, and Nilwala rivers and Attanagalu Oya.
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How the story developed
- සිThis storyAdverse weather affected 1,397 people, damaged 223 houses, and triggered warnings for 56 divisions.
- සිMeteorologists forecast the system will move along the eastern coast towards Andhra Pradesh.
- EසිThe Meteorology Department forecast heavy thundershowers and the National Building Research Organisation expanded landslide warnings.
- EසිதThe Meteorology Department warned of potential heavy rains from 15 to 17 November.
