A new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands, while the low-pressure system previously located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, the Department of Meteorology said.
The Department stated that the new system is highly likely to develop into a depression by October 24 while remaining in the same general area.
Thereafter, it is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify further, with a high probability of developing into a deep depression by October 25.
The system also has a very high likelihood of developing into a cyclone over the west-central Bay of Bengal by October 26, according to the Department.
Although the system is not expected to directly affect Sri Lanka, its associated wind flow is extending across the island.
As a result, increased rainfall is expected over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology added.
