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Red alert for strong winds and rough seas issued
Warning for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre valid until 08.30 a.m. 13 October 2024 for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle
Naval and fishing communities have been warned that the sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be very rough at times with very strong gusty winds up to (60-70) kmph.
The wave height (about 2.5–3.0 m) (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara.
Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the seas, marked on the map above, until further notice.