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Trending·5 sources·Updated 28m ago

Cyclone 'Arnab' will not come to Sri Lanka even if it enters India - but rainfall will increase

Although Cyclone 'Arnab', which is gradually intensifying in the Bay of Bengal sea area, is not directly entering Sri Lankan territory, the strong clouds and wind currents created simultaneously have led to heavy rainfall, river overflows, and an eme…

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Image: Gossip Lanka News EnglishGossip Lanka News English•28m agoCyclone 'Arnab' will not come to Sri Lanka even if it enters India - but rainfall will increase

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The Island•1h agoShowers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districtsHiru News - English•1h agoCyclone Arnab expected to intensify as heavy rains and flooding affect Sri LankaHiru News - English•1h agoCyclone Ornab expected to intensify as heavy rains and flooding affect Sri LankaDaily Mirror•1h agoArnab intensifies; Heavy rain, strong winds to hit several areas
Ada Derana•1h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayThe Island•2h agoFlood threat intensifies as Cyclone Arnab drives heavy rain and rising river levels

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An amber warning has been issued for several provinces, including Anuradhapura, with some areas potentially receiving rainfall between 100 mm and 150 mm. A red warning has been issued for deep and shallow sea areas, with waves of 3 to 4 meters high forming due to winds ranging from 80 to 100 kmph. Evacuation efforts for people in high-risk areas have been implemented by the National Disaster Relief Services Centre.

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Names and places drawn from every article in this story. The number shows how many of them mentioned it.

People
  • L. S. Sooriyabandara
Organisations
  • Department of Meteorology7
  • Irrigation Department3
  • Economic and Social Commission for Asia
  • World Meteorological Organization
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  • Sri Lanka7
  • India6
  • Andhra Pradesh4
  • Bay of Bengal4
  • Central hills4
  • Sabaragamuwa4
  • Trincomalee4
  • Puttalam4
Keywords
  • arnab5
  • heavy5
  • expected3
  • cyclone3
  • intensifies2
  • intensify2
  • cyclonic2
  • flooding2
  • rainfall2
  • affect2

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First reported
Oct 27, 5:26 AM
Latest update
Oct 27, 7:25 AM

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