The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for rough seas, warning of hazardous sea conditions along the coastal waters stretching from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo.
The advisory, issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 5.30 p.m. today (04), will remain in effect until 1.00 a.m. tomorrow (05).
Showers or thundershowers are expected in the sea areas off the coast from Kankesanthurai to Galle via Mannar, Puttalam and Colombo during the evening and night.
The Met. Department warned that temporarily strong gusty winds of 60 to 70 kmph and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
Naval and fishing communities engaged in activities in the affected sea areas have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
