Sri Lanka, May 27 -- A 'Red' alert warning has been issued for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The advisory, issued at 12:30 p.m. today (27), will be effective for the next 24 hours until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday (28).

Due to the impact of an active southwest monsoon weather condition, sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankesanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be very rough at times with very strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph, the Met Department noted.

Naval and fishing communities have been advised not to venture into the above sea areas, until further notice....