Warning for Strong Winds and Rough Sea

Active southwest monsoon conditions are expected to continue further. Hence strong winds gusting up to (60-70) kmph and very rough seas can be expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and
Hambantota.

Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanturai to Puttalam via Mannar and
these sea areas will be rough at times.

There is a possibility to increase swell waves (about 3.0 – 3.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

Therefore, it is advised not to venture into fishing and naval activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota until further notice.