The Department of Meteorology has issued a red alert for the sea areas from Galle to Potuvil via Hambantota effective until 02.00 pm on Monday (03).
The department said there is a possibility for swell waves to increase about 2.5 – 3.0 m and strong winds, gusting up to 60-70 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Therefore, the above sea areas will be very rough.
There is a possibility for swell waves to increase about 2.0 – 2.5 m and strong winds, gusting up to 50-60 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Trincomalee via Puttalam and Kankasanturai. Therefore, the above sea areas will be rough.
Thereby, it has been advised not to venture into fishing and naval activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Mannar via Colombo during the next 24 hours. (NewsWire)
