Advisory for heavy rain and strong winds/ rough seas has been issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department.
While issuing a advisory weather forecast the department said, “sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be very rough at times with very strong gusty winds up to (60-65) kmph. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu and Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 50 kmph.”
Therefore, the Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive in this regard.