A storm forming in the Bay of Bengal is expected to affect Sri Lanka, bringing up to 75 mm of rainfall, particularly in the northern, eastern, and north-central provinces, the Department of Meteorology said.
Although this level of rainfall is not considered severe, it could pose risks in areas still recovering from recent flooding. The Meteorology Department has already alerted the Irrigation Department, the Mahaweli Development Authority, and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) to assess potential impacts in flood-affected regions.
The BBC also reported that cloud movements over the Bay of Bengal could develop into a storm and move toward Sri Lanka, intensifying rainfall in the process.
Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation Aravinda Senarath said the Irrigation Department and the Mahaweli Development Authority are preparing to manage reservoir water levels in anticipation of north-east monsoon rains in the coming days. He noted that most major tanks and reservoirs are already at spill level following the heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah.
Senarath warned that rainfall exceeding 150–200 mm could be particularly risky and confirmed that authorities are on high alert to release excess water and manage conditions safely. He added that small and medium tanks have been the most affected by the recent floods.
