COLOMBO (NewsRadio); The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red notice after the depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal entered through the east coast of Sri Lanka earlier today.
The Met Department said the depression is moving across the country at present.
Accordingly, the Met Department said showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most parts of the country today.
It added very heavy showers above 150mm can be expected at some places in the Eastern, Uva, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Northwestern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa district.
Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places elsewhere.
The Met Department said strong gusty winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over the country.
The general public has also been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
The Met Department has issued the following guidelines considering the prevailing situation.
ACTION SUGGESTED:
For Land:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
- General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
- Be alert on the advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.
- For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.
For Sea:
Actions Required:
- Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Colombo, Puttalam, Mannar, Kankesanturai, Trincomalee & Batticaloa, Southwest Bay of Bengal (06N – 14N, 78E – 85E), until further notice.
- Those who are out at aforementioned sea regions are advised to return to coasts or move to safer areas immediately.
- Fishing and naval community are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
