Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced.

The Ministry further advised all fishing vessel operators currently at sea to return to shore or move to safe locations and to take all necessary safety precautions.

Additionally, it emphasizes that careful attention should be paid to further warnings and advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the situation.

Meanwhile, the Met Department said the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located south of Sri Lanka at around midnight and it is likely to intensif...