Advisory for rough seas and strong wind issued

According to the warning issued for the land area, “The wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo and Hambantota during this period from 09.30 p.m. 08 July 2021 until 09.30 p.m. 10 July 2021. The sea areas extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo and Hambantota will be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times”.

The Department requests the Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant in this regard.