Met.Dept. forecasts high waves and coastal inundation

The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory on high waves and coastal inundation which is valid until July 27.

According to the advisory,”there is a possibility that near shore seaareas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Potuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota,may experience surges due to the effect of swell waves,having 2.0–3.0m height (This is not for land area).Above mentioned sea areas can be fairly rough at times.

The Department requests the Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant in this regard.