The Meteorology Department stated that data indicates that an atmospheric disturbance over the south-east Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a low-pressure area and subsequently intensify into a depression. The Director General of the Department, Ajith Wijemannage stated that its impact is likely to affect the island from 15-17 November.

Accordingly, rainfall is expected to increase in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern Provinces. However, he added that sufficient data is currently unavailable to issue precise forecasts, noting that further studies will be conducted and necessary action will be taken to issue warnings if required. He emphasised that if the low-pressure system intensifies into a depression and moves northwards along the Eastern coast, the island will experience a severe impact.

The Department has meanwhile issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the deep-sea areas of the south-east Bay, warning multi-day fishing vessels and Naval communities to remain vigilant. A low-pressure area is likely to form over the south-east Bay around 13 November. 

The system is expected to move north-westwards and develop into a low-pressure area within the following 24 hours. Due to the developing weather system, wind speeds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph, are likely over the Andaman Sea and the south-east Bay on 14 and 15 November. 

Multi-day fishing vessels operating in these deep-sea areas have been urged to take necessary precautions in view of the anticipated deterioration in sea conditions.