The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ weather warning for naval and fishing communities in the deep-sea areas extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanturai and the Arabian Sea. Heavy showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Batticaloa via Kankasanturai and Trincomalee. The wind speed can increase up to 60-70 kmph at times in the sea area extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanturai. Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture the sea areas extending from Mannar to Trincomalee via Kankasanturai until tomorrow morning (19). Naval and fishing communities operating in the other sea areas are advised to be vigilant in this regard, the Met.

Source: The Nation November 18, 2021 10:30 UTC