Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota.

Due to the effect of the active southwest monsoon condition, the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota will be very rough at times with very strong wind gusts up to 60-70 kmph, it said.

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

Wind speed may increase up to 50-60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Galle...