Red Alert : Warning for strong winds and rough seas.

October 11, 2024 at 7:13 AM

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be very rough at times with very strong gusty winds up to (60-70) kmph.

The wave height (about 2.5–3.0 m) (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara.

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the above seas, until further notice.