Advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued

The Meteorology Department has issued an alert warning of strong winds and rough seas.

Issuing an alert today the Meteorology Department warned that the wind speed could increase up to 60 kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar.

The Meteorology Department also warned that sea areas extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Puttalam to Mannar can be rough at times. The other sea areas around the island can be fairly rough at times.

Therefore, naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.

The warning was issued today for the period between 2.30 pm to 2.30 pm tomorrow.

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