Rough Seas and Strong Winds Expected Along Several Coastal Areas

Showers are expected at many places in the sea areas off the coast from Chilaw to Hambantota, via Colombo and Galle, according to the latest weather forecast.

Winds around the island are expected to blow from the southwesterly direction at speeds of 30–40 kmph.

Wind speeds could occasionally increase to 50–60 kmph in the sea areas off the coast from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

Meanwhile, winds in the sea areas off the coast from Kankesanturai to Puttalam, via Mannar, are expected to reach speeds of up to 50 kmph at times.

Sea conditions are expected to be rough at times in the waters off the coast from Hambantota to Pottuvil, as well as from Kankesanturai to Puttalam via Mannar.

In addition, waves in the sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil, via Colombo, Galle and Matara, are expected to reach heights of 2.0 to 2.5 metres.

Mariners and fishing communities operating in these areas are advised to exercise caution due to the expected strong winds and rough sea conditions.