Strong winds likely tonight (6)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology announced that wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota due to the active south-west monsoon condition.

The swell waves (about 2.5 m – 3.0 m) height (This is not for the land area) may increase in the above-mentioned sea areas and these sea areas will be rough.

The naval and fishing communities who are engaged in fishing and naval activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota are requested to be vigilant in this regard.