Met. Dept. issues advisory for gusty winds and rough seas

 

Accordingly, strong winds gusting up to 60-70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. 

There is a possibility to increase swell waves (about 2.5 m – 3.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. 

The Meteorology Department advised the naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture out into the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota during next 24 hours.