The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe weather advisory for the sea areas extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota for the next 24 hours commencing from 02.00 pm today.
There is a possibility for swell waves to increase about 2.5 – 3.0 m and strong winds, gusting up to (60-70) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Therefore, the above sea areas will be very rough.
There is also a possibility for swell waves to increase about 2.0 – 2.5 m and strong winds, gusting up to (50-60) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Trincomalee via Puttalam and Kankasanturai. Therefore, the above sea areas will be rough.
The department said it is advised not to venture into fishing and naval activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and requested to be vigilant in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Mannar via Colombo during the next 24 hours. (NewsWire)
