The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, warning Naval and fishing communities, as well as coastal communities to remain vigilant.
According to the department, showers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle.
Winds will be westerly to south-westerly. Wind speed will be 30-40 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Wind speed can increase up to 45-50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.
The wave height may increase about (2.5 – 3.0) meters in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Pottuvil via Galle and Matara. Near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Beruwala to Matara via Galle, may experience surges due to swell waves.
Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the aforementioned sea areas, as well as coastal communities living in the aforementioned nearshore areas, are advised to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)
