Phailing to enter India tonight; SL on weather alert [October 12 2013]

India is expected to experience serious weather conditions after the severe tropical cyclone Phailing is to enter the country tonight whilst Sri Lanka is warned of heavy showers in the Norther parts of the country.

The cyclone with an average wind speed of 160kmph and a flooding rain of 100 - 200mm is currently developing in the Bay of Bengal 1150km Northeast of Jaffna, the Meteorological Department said.

The cyclone is expected to enter India from Eastern Andra Pradesh and Orissa states.