Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea regions over the next three days.

According to the Met. Department, wind speeds are expected to reach 40-50 km/h and may temporarily increase up to 60 km/h, making sea areas rough at times.

In its marine forecast for the next 24 hours, the Department said showers or thundershowers are likely at several locations in sea areas off the coast from Puttalam to Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

Scattered showers or thundershowers are expected during the evening or night in other parts of the island.

Winds over sea areas will blow from the southwest at speeds of 30-40 km/h, while wind s...