Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal sea area to the south east of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated.

The low-pressure area is around 930km from Pottuvil, according to the latest estimates.

Due to its influence, heavy showers or thundershowers, strong winds of about 50-60kmph, and rough seas can be expected, the Met. Department noted.

The Meteorology Department said it is constantly monitoring the behavior of the system.

Accordingly, the naval and fishing communities have been requested to be attentive to future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Met. Department.

Meanwhile, showery conditions are expected to enhance in the Northern, Northcentral, Central, Uva and Eastern provinc...