INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from
Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota.The advisory will be effective for the period until 11.00
on Wednesday (July 05).Accordingly, the Met
warns that it is dangerous to engage in activities in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar,
and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this
regard.Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department says that the prevailing showery condition over the southwestern parts of the island is
expected to continue.Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara
showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western province and in Galle and Matara districts
Few showers are likely in the Northern province, the department addedShowers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and
in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.Fairly strong winds of about 40-45 kmph can be expected at times in the
western slopes of the central hills, North-Central province and in Puttalam, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.The Met
also requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning
