Warning issued to naval and fishing communities for the sea areas extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee

The  advisory for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has been extended until  11.00 p.m. today (01).

As wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee, naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the said area until further notice.

Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard