Bay of Bengal cyclone impact in Sri Lanka

Overview

A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is projected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26 and potentially a severe cyclonic storm by October 27. While a direct landfall in Sri Lanka is not currently expected, the system is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm to several provinces, including Sabaragamuwa, Central, North, North-Western, and Southern regions.

As the storm develops, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings, including Level 2 (Amber) alerts for parts of the Kalutara, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratnapura districts. Authorities are also monitoring rising water levels in the Kelani River, Kalu Ganga, and Attanagalu Oya. Adverse weather recorded between September 18 and October 26 has already resulted in 12 deaths, 25 injuries, and affected over 10,000 people.

Entities

Department of Meteorology · Bay of Bengal · Sri Lanka · National Building Research Organisation · India

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Sri Lanka faces flood and landslide threats amid cyclone development
Sri Lanka faces heavy rains, flooding, and landslide risks as a cyclone develops in the Bay of Bengal. Authorities have issued multiple alerts for several districts due to intense rainfall and rising river-basm
3 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Bay of Bengal cyclone warning issued for Sri Lanka and surrounding regions
A developing cyclone in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify by October 27, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Sri Lanka and potentially impacting the coasts of India.

Sources

athavannews.com · battinews.com · lankanewsweb.net · newmannar.lk · srilankachronicle.com