Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab making landfall on Andhra Pradesh coast as Sri Lanka weather impact weakens

The very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab,” which was located over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is making landfall over the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India. The influence of the system on the weather over Sri Lanka has gradually weakened.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thunder showers will occur at few places in Uva province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts after 1.00 p.m.

Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the Central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota Districts.

The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.