FISHERMEN WARNED TO REFRAIN FROM ACTIVITIES AS SOUTH WESTERN MONSOON WINDS STRENGTHEN

The Meteorology Department yesterday said deep and shallow seas off the coast extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo and Galle were still not suitable for fishing as the seas will be rough and dangerous

with strong south- westerly winds blow up to 60 kilometers per hour.

Windy conditions are expected to continue over Sri Lanka and neighbouring sea areas. Southwestern monsoonal winds will strengthen at times over the island and especially along the western slopes of central hills.

The Department’s reports showed the highest rainfall of 138.1 mm at Canyon Reservoir during the 24 hours ended at 8.30 on Thursday morning. The Department also warned that the fishermen and the navy to refrain from their activities

It further said a significant rainfall was reported in the catchment areas in the country yesterday.

The Department’s reports showed the highest rainfall of 138.1 mm at Canyon Reservoir during the 24 hours ended at 8.30 on Thursday morning. The Department also warned that the fishermen and the navy to refrain from their activities.

The Department said Castlereigh had received a rainfall of 90.3 mm, Maussakele 87.3mm, Norton Bridge 59.5

Windy conditions are expected to continue over Sri Lanka and neighbouring sea areas

mm, Kothmale 38.0 mm, Lakshapana 35.0mm, Ukuwela 25.5mm, Aranayake 18.1mm, Kukuleganga 12.7mm, Mapalana 9.4mm, Rantambe 7.5mm, Samanalawewa 6.0mm and Victoria 6.0mm.

Meanwhile, Maskeliya recorded a rainfall of 74.5 mm, Nuwara Eliya 36.2 mm, Bal- angoda 31.4mm, Mathugama 24.4mm and Matale 20.0 mm.

Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and in the Puttalam and Kurunegala districts. Heavy showers are also expected at some places (around 100mm) for next 36 hours starting at 16.00 hours yesterday.