ECONOMYNEXT – A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to cross Sri Lanka’s coast on January 9, the Indian met office has said. “It is very likely to move west-northwestwards across southwest Bay of Bengal during next 36 hours and cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai around 12 UTC – 18 UTC of tomorrow, the 9th January 2026,” the advisory said. Sri Lanka has urged citizens to be careful and warned of 100 millimeter rains. (Colombo/Dec08/2026)
Deep depression to cross Sri Lanka coast on Jan 9
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