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5 sourcesJan 9, 2026

The pressure depression will enter the island between Pottuvil and Trincomalee in the evening.

Due to the deep depression that has developed in the Bay of Bengal sea area to the southeast of Sri Lanka, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a red alert. On January 09, 2026 By 06:00 AM, this weather

Gossip Lanka News English•Jan 9, 2026
By Gossip Lanka News English
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Summary

Especially in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces, very strong winds of 50-60 kmph can occur on January 09, with gusts occasionally reaching up to 70 kmph. Additionally, strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can occur occasionally in the Western, North-Western, Uva, and Central provinces, and this wind condition is expected to gradually decrease on January 10 and 11.

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People
  • Uva7
  • Pottuvil6
  • Athula Karunanayake
  • Download Sri Lanka
  • Fairly Heavy
  • Yan Oya
  • Due
  • IST
Organisations
  • Department of Meteorology8
  • Eastern8
  • Central6
  • Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre2
  • Department of Irrigation2
  • Kalmunai2
  • Pottuvil2
  • Bengal Intensifies The Department of Meteorology
Places
  • Sri Lanka10
  • Bengal10
  • Hambantota7
  • Bay of6
  • North-Central4
  • Kankasanthurai3
  • Bay of Bengal3
  • North Central3
Keywords
  • depression11
  • deep7
  • pressure5
  • southeast3
  • fishing3
  • area3
  • rain3
  • low3
  • communities2
  • advisory2

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  • Sri Lanka to get heavy rain before depression hitsEconomyNext·Jan 8, 2026
  • Deep depression : 6.30 PM update from Met DepartmentNewsWire English·Jan 8, 2026
  • Deep depression in the vicinity of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers and gusty winds to several areasAda Derana·Jan 8, 2026
  • Deep Depression: Indian Met Department updateNewsWire English·Jan 8, 2026
  • Deep depression expected to enter Sri Lanka’s coast tomorrowNewsWire English·Jan 8, 2026
  • Depression over Bay of Bengal : Advisory issued to Naval & fishing communitiesNewsWire English·Jan 8, 2026
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  • Low Pressure Over SE Bay of Bengal IntensifiesNews First·Jan 8, 2026
  • A depression in the Bay of Bengal sea areaGossip Lanka News English·Jan 8, 2026
  • Red Alert : Deep Depression in 12 hoursNewsWire English·Jan 7, 2026
  • Rain Alert : Deep Depression in Next 24 hrsNewsWire English·Jan 7, 2026
  • Low-pressure area : Advisory issued to the Naval and fishing communitiesNewsWire English·Jan 7, 2026
  • Low-pressure area : Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas todayNewsWire English·Jan 7, 2026
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