Deep depression approaching Sri Lanka: Red alert issued for heavy rain and strong winds - DailyNews
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2026-01-08 21:56 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Weather, Sri Lanka
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for Sri Lanka as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is set to affect the country. The warning, issued at 3.30 p.m. on 08 January 2026, is valid until 3.30 p.m. on 09 January 2026 for both land and sea areas around the island.
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