Weather advisory issued for several sea areas

May 17, 2024 at 1:07 PM

The Department of Meteorology has issued a special weather advisory for the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

As per the advisory effective until 11.30 am tomorrow, the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 60-70 kmph.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in these sea areas and heavy showers may occur in some places.

The naval and fishing communities have been requested to remain vigilant in this regard. (Newswire)