Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (27), will remain in effect…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.The advisory, issued at 11.00 a.m. today (27), will remain in effect until 11.00 a.m. tomorrow (28).According to the Met. Department, the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph.Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant and attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.