Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources issued an emergency warning to the entire fishing community to avoid engaging in fishing activities within the sea areas from Matara via Hambantota to Potuvil, as the seas can be very rough.

This special notification was made based on the risky weather advisory regarding strong winds issued by the Department of Meteorology today (09).

Accordingly, the wind speed in the sea area from Matara via Hambantota to Potuvil can increase up to 70 kilometres per hour from time to time, and there is a high possibility of the relevant sea areas becoming rough or very rough with the increase in wind speed.

Since the prevailing condition is extremely risky for coastal fishing acti...