Ajith Wijemanna, Director of the Department of Meteorology, states that the deep depression currently located over the east-central and adjacent southeastern sea areas is expected to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm.
Speaking to the media today (26), he noted that global forecasting models currently indicate the system will develop into a severe cyclonic storm by midnight tonight.
The Director further mentioned that while Sri Lanka will not face a direct impact, indirect effects may occur until the 28th of this month.
Consequently, an increase in rainfall is expected across the southwestern part of the island, he added.