# Sri Lanka warns of rough seas, heavy rain as Cyclonic Storm Arnab intensifies

> Sri Lanka's red weather warning for rough seas and heavy rain as Cyclonic Storm Arnab intensifies.
- Title: Sri Lanka warns of rough seas, heavy rain as Cyclonic Storm…
- Summary: Sri Lanka's red weather warning for rough seas and heavy rain as Cyclonic Storm Arnab intensifies. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology warns of strong…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/26/sri-lanka-warns-of-rough-seas-heavy-rain-as-cyclonic-storm-arnab-intensifies/240691
- Published: 2026-10-26T18:36:57+00:00
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## Sri Lanka's weather warning
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal as Cyclonic Storm Arnab intensified.
## Expected weather conditions
Wind speeds could reach 80 to 100 km per hour with waves rising to 3 to 4 metres, and heavy thundershowers are expected.
## Vessels advised to avoid
Fishing and naval vessels must avoid waters between 10 degrees north and 20 degrees north and 80 degrees east and 95 degrees east until further notice.
## Landslide and flood warnings
Sri Lanka's National Building Research Institute and Irrigation Department issued early warnings for landslides and minor floods in certain regions.
## Storm's current position
Cyclonic Storm Arnab is centred near latitude 15.4 degrees north and longitude 88.9 degrees east at 5:30am local time on Monday.
## Forecasted storm path
The storm is expected to move west-northwestward and strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm later on Monday before intensifying further into a very severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday.
## Rainfall impact areas
Heavy rainfall is forecast in Northern, Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western, Central and Southern provinces, as well as Anuradhapura District.
## Key takeaway

Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology warns of strong winds, rough seas, and heavy rainfall due to Cyclonic Storm Arnab intensifying in the Bay of Bengal.