Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Advisory for High Waves issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre issued for the period from 05.00 a.m. 04 May 2024 to 05.00 a.m. 05 May 2024

Affected Areas:

For the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

Please Be Aware:

Swell waves with heights ranging from about 2.5 meters to 3.0 meters are expected during this period. (Note: This advisory pertains to sea areas, not land.)

The wave period is anticipated to be approximately 12 to 16 seconds.

There is a likelihood of increased swell waves in the sea areas off the coast from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

Near shore sea areas off the coast from Kalpitiya to Matara via Colombo and Gal...