The deep and shallow sea areas around the island
September 17, 2014 02:04 pm
The Met. Dept. forecasts that the deep and shallow sea areas around the island and especially in the Bay of Bengal will be very rough at times. Further, the wind speed in the above sea areas can strengthen up to 60-80kmph. Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle and from Kankesanthurai to Mullaitivu. Showers or thunder showers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas around the island.
Winds will be Southwesterly and the speed will be 30-40 kmph.
