The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds affecting the Northern, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
The advisory, issued today (31), will remain in effect until 11.00 a.m. tomorrow (01).
According to the Department of Meteorology, strong winds of around 40–50 kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts, due to the active south-west monsoonal conditions.
The general public has been advised to remain vigilant and pay attention to future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
