Sri Lanka, July 3 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds over the Central, Northern, North- Central and North-Western Provinces and in the Ratnapura, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts due to the active south-west monsoonal condition.

The Department said strong winds of about 40-50 kmph can be expected at times in these areas.

The public are advised to be cautious of potential hazards caused by damaged roof tiles or sheets, to beware of falling trees and power lines and to be vigilant regarding the impending extreme weather situation.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....