Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts that the deep depression present in the east-central and adjoining southeastern sea area of the Bay of Bengal has developed into the cyclonic storm 'ARNAB'.

The system is expected to move west-northwestwards, and warnings have been issued that it is likely to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in the west-central Bay of Bengal by around 11:30 PM today.

Accordingly, the Department of Meteorology issued a red warning regarding strong winds and rough seas due to cyclone 'ARNAB'.

This warning was issued at 9:30 AM today (26) and remains valid for the next 12 hours.

Wind speeds in the relevant sea areas can increase up to 80 to 100 km/h at times.

Sea waves can also ...