The Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an severe weather advisory for strong winds valid for the next twelve hours.

The Department states that deep and shallow sea areas off the coast extending from Katunayake to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle will be rough, and that the wind speeds in the above sea areas may strengthen up to 70kmph.

Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regard. Fairly strong winds may also be experienced in the said coastal areas.

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