An advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas was issued to several provinces.
According to the advisory, “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. Waves 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 (this is not for land area).”
Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive in this regard.
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