SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- A depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm tomorrow (2), the Department of Meteorology warned.

The system is currently moving west-northwestwards and is likely to develop into a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal around 11.30 a.m. today.

It is further expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm around 11.30 p.m. today before developing into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal by tomorrow.

The Department warned that wind speeds in the affected sea areas could occasionally reach 70-80 kmph, accompanied by heavy showers or thundershowers. Sea conditions are also expected to become very rou...