The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of rough sea conditions in coastal waters extending from Trincomalee to Galle, via Kankesanthurai, Kalpitiya and Colombo.
The advisory was issued at 4.30 p.m. today (20) and will remain valid until 1.30 a.m. tomorrow (21).
According to the Met. Department, thundershowers are likely in offshore sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Galle, via Kankesanthurai, Kalpitiya and Colombo.
During thundershowers, strong winds reaching speeds of 60–70 kmph may occur temporarily, causing sea conditions in the affected areas to become very rough.
The Department also urged fishing and naval communities operating in these waters to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions in view of the adverse weather conditions.
