Coastal areas to experience swell waves

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Meteorological Department says that there is a possibility that near shore sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Hambantota via Colombo, Galle and Matara, may experience swell waves today (08). The Meteorological Department further states that swell waves about 2.0 - 2.5 m height will be experienced by shoreline residents. Naval and fishing communities have been requested to be vigilant with this regard.