Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning citizens about methods used by criminals to rob money, gold, and other valuables through theft, abduction, and force. 

The advisory emphasizes vigilance to prevent falling victim to such crimes.

The Police noted that despite continuous efforts to maintain public safety, negligence or lack of awareness has led to serious incidents, including recent cases in Kokkadichcholai, where two women were abducted, drugged, and robbed of jewellery, with one being murdered and another narrowly escaping.

Analyzing this incident and similar ones, the Sri Lanka Police requests the public to pay strict attention to the following facts and act with vigilance in daily life:

• Criminals approach people in public places or on public transport in a very friendly manner.
• They pretend to be close friends to gain trust.
• They give toffees, chocolates, other food, drinks, or water mixed with intoxicating substances.
• They use poisonous sprays, chilli powder, or similar substances to overpower individuals.

You are advised to be cautious of these situations to avoid becoming a victim.

• Be careful when accepting transport facilities offered by strangers on highways or in public places.
• Never consume food or drinks given by strangers under any circumstances.
• Be alert if any person or group tries to come unnecessarily close to you.
• Pay close attention to your money, gold, and valuables.
• If you observe any suspicious person, vehicle, or place where a crime seems to be happening, immediately inform 119, 118, or the nearest police officer or citizen.

The Sri Lanka Police stressed that acting wisely with proper understanding of these warnings is essential to prevent crime. (Newswire)

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The US Department of State has advised Americans worldwide, including in Sri Lanka and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. 

Issuing an advisory, the US Department of State instructed Americans abroad to follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  

The US Department of State further noted that periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions. 

Warning that U.S. diplomatic facilities, including those outside the Middle East, have been targeted, the Department added that groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.

For more information, visit : https://travel.state.gov/…/globa…/worldwide-caution.html (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Eastern and North-central provinces and Vavuniya district, effective tomorrow.

Per the Amber Alert issued by the department, the Heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ in six districts.

The department warns that fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity in the sun, while continuing activity could result in heat cramps. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, urging the Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant in this regard. 

According to the department, the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough or very rough at times. 

As such, the Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas for the next 24 hours. 

The department further states that the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Galle via Colombo and from Manna to Vakarai via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee may be rough at times. 

The wave height may increase to about 2.5 – 3.0 m in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. 

Therefore, there is a possibility that nearshore sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota may experience surges due to sea waves.

Meanwhile, showers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle today.

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly and wind speed will be 35-45 kmph. Wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Puttalam and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 

Wind speed can increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Galle via Colombo and from Manna to Vakarai via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, effective until 03.00 pm tomorrow (10 June).

The advisory has been issued for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The Met Department states that due to the effect of the active southwest monsoon condition, the sea areas will be rough to very rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 55-65 kmph.

The Naval and fishing communities have been advised to be vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern, Uva, Central, North-Central, Northern, and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, and the Kurunegala District.

According to the department, the weather advisory is effective until 11.00 pm today (29 Apr). 

The public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern, Uva, Central, North-Central, Northern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and the Hambantota and Kurunegala districts.

According to the department, the weather advisory is effective until 11.00 pm today (28 Apr). 

Warning that there may be strong winds during thundershowers, the department requested the public to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats in the deep sea areas of the Southeast Bay of Bengal, effective until 02.00 pm tomorrow. 

According to the department, the low-pressure area still persists over the southeast Bay of Bengal.

It is likely to move west-northwestwards, and thereafter, reach over the southwest Bay of Bengal off Sri-Lanka–Tamil Nadu coasts around 11th December.

Under its influence, temporarily very strong winds around 60 kmph accompanied by heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely in the above-sea areas today. 

The fishing and Naval communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning to 12 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today.

Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely in the Central, Uva, Sabragamuwa, and Southern Provinces, and in the Kalutara and Kurunegala Districts during this period.

The public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota.

As per the advisory effective until 10.30 am tomorrow (June 04), the Naval and fishing communities have been requested to be vigilant in this regard.

Accordingly, wind speed may increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil sea areas will be rough at times. 

Wind speed may increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara. These sea areas can be rough at times.

Wave heights may increase about 2.0–3.0 m in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota. (Newswire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a Heat Index Advisory for the Northwestern, North-central, and Eastern provinces and Colombo, Gampaha, Monaragala, Mannar, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya districts.

According to the department, the Heat index, which is the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ in the abovementioned areas.

As per the advisory for caution level, fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity, while continuing activity could result in heat cramps. (NewsWire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat index advisory for the Western, North-western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Anuradhapura, Mannar, Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.

According to the department, the Heat index, which is the temperature felt on the human body, is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the abovementioned areas.

As per the advisory for caution level, fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity, while continuing activity could result in heat cramps. (NewsWire)

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Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’at some places in Western, North-western, Southern, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala, Rathnapura and Trincomalee districts.

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas effective until 03.00 pm tomorrow (Nov 16).

The department said the low-pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal adjoining Andaman and Nicobar Island has intensified into a depression and lies centred over the West-central Bay of Bengal near latitude 14.5°N and longitude 86.8°E. 

The department warned that it is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a deep depression over the West-central Bay of Bengal Sea area tomorrow morning.

Accordingly, wind speed will be 40-45 kmph and can increase up to 50-60 kmph in sea areas between 10N – 19N and between 82E – 90E.

Heavy showers or thundershowers and rough or very rough seas can also be expected in above-mentioned sea areas, it added. (NewsWire)

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe heat in four provinces of Sri Lanka today.

Accordingly, the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to a ‘Caution’ level at some places in Northern, North-Central, North-western and Eastern provinces.

The heat index is also expected to increase up to a ‘Caution’ level at some places in the Monaragala and Hambanthota districts.

Stating that fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and activity, the Met Department warned that continuing activity can result in heat cramps. (NewsWire)

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