By: Isuru Parakrama
Colombo (LNW): Due to the active South-West monsoon condition, wind speed may increase up to 60 – 70 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology said in a warning today (03).
Wind speed may increase up to 50 – 60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle, the statement added.
The naval and fishing communities who are engaged in fishing and naval activities in the aforementioned areas are urged to be vigilant in this regard.
Meanwhile, due to the active South West monsoon conditions over the island, prevailing showery conditions in South Western part of the island is likely to continue further, the Centre said in a separate heavy rain advisory note.
Heavy showers, accordingly, above 100 mm are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in Galle, Matara and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
The general public is urged to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
