COLOMBO, Oct 26 — Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology issued a red warning on Monday for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal as Cyclonic Storm Arnab intensified, while heavy rainfall continued across several parts of the country, reported Xinhua.
The department warned that wind speeds could reach 80 to 100 km per hour in affected sea areas, with waves rising to between 3 and 4 metres. Heavy thundershowers and very rough sea conditions are also expected.
Fishing and naval vessels have been advised to avoid waters between latitudes 10 degrees north and 20 degrees north and longitudes 80 degrees east and 95 degrees east until further notice. Vessels already operating in these areas have been instructed to move away.
