Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph in the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil and from Puttalam to Kankasanturai via Mannar. These sea areas can be rough or very rough at times. Fishermen are informed that it will be dangerous to venture into these Sea areas until 16 th morning, October 2020.
Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Kankasanturai to Trincomalee via Mullativu
and from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Galle. These sea areas can be rough at times. Gusty winds up to (50-55) kmph can be expected in the other sea areas around the island and will be fairly rough at times.