Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An 'Amber' weather advisory has been issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas for multi-day boats in the Bay of Bengal sea area by the Department of Meteorology.

Accordingly, the advisory issued at 10.00 a.m. today (24), will be effective for the next 24 hours until 10.00 a.m. on Friday (25).

A low-pressure area developed over the southeast Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m. today (24), the department stated.

This system is expected to intensify further and move west-northwestward during the next 24 hours.

Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the sea areas bounded by 05N 18N and 80E-95E, until further notice.

Moreover, the department has advised the naval and fishing communities operat...