Naval, fishing communities advised not to venture into sea until further notice

Colombo, May 27 (Daily Mirror) - Naval and fishing communities have been advised by the Meteorogy Department not to venture into the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota, until further notice.

The department said due to the effect of the active southwest monsoon weather conditions, the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota will be very rough at times with very strong wind gusts up to 60 to 70 kmph.

"Wind speed may increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Galle via Colombo and from Kankesanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu," the Met Department said.

The Department advises the naval and fishing communities engaged in fishing and naval activities in the above sea areas to be vigilant in this regard.

"The wave height about 2.5 m – 3.0 m may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. There is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota may experience surges due to swell waves," the Department said.