Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The low-pressure area established over the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a deep depression as of this morning (08).

According to the Director of the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Meteorology, Merril Mendis the system is currently located about 300 km southeast of Pottuvil and is expected to approach the eastern coast of the country within the next few hours.

Due to the impact of this system, showers are expected in the Northern, North Central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces and the Hambantota district.

Rainfall may exceed 100 mm in some areas, especially in the Eastern Province.

Meanwhile, strong winds of 50-60 km/h are expected across the island, and in s...