Be Aware Of Swell Waves - Met Department
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July 2, 2022
Sri Lanka’s Meteorology Department has issued red alerts for strong winds and rough seas off the coast from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota, with fishing and naval communities advised not to venture out to sea.
The Met Department said on Saturday July 02 that, due to active south-west monsoon conditions, wind speeds can increase up to 60-70 kilometres per hour in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.
The department said swell waves up to 3 meters in height can be expected in the aforementioned sea areas.
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