Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued a strong warning to all fishing communities, urging them to avoid fishing activities in the sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil, via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota, due to prevailing adverse weather conditions around the island.

According to the latest advisories from the Department of Meteorology, these sea areas are expected to be rough over the next few days.

The Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Susantha Kahawatta, stated that based on the weather forecast issued yesterday (19) at 10:00 AM, one-day small boats and OFRP vessels engaged in coastal fishing were advised to refrain from fishing in the areas from Puttala...