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Amber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
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Amber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for sea areas extending Mullaitivu to Pottuvil via Kankesanthurai, Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

 

The advisory, issued at 10.30 a.m. today (04) will remain in effect until 10.30 a.m. tomorrow (05).

 

According to the Met. Department, sea areas extending from Mullaitivu to Pottuvil via Kankesanthurai, Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be rough at times with strong gusty winds up to 60-65 kmph.

 

Meanwhile, the wave height may increase about 2 – 3meters in sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota while near shore sea areas from Chilaw to Matara via Colombo and Galle may experience surges as well, the Met. Department added.

 

Naval and fishing communities who are engaged in fishing and naval activities have been urged to remain vigilant in this regard.

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