Naval, fishing communities cautioned not to venture into deep sea
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Daily Mirror reports that the Meteorology Department issued a red alert over strong winds and rough seas, advising fishing and naval communities to keep clear of designated deep-sea waters until further notice. Newswire also reports the warning to those communities, while Hiru News reports advice for fishermen to avoid Bay of Bengal waters.
Daily Mirror reports that the specified area spans 10°N–20°N and 85°E–95°E. Ada Derana reports that the alert relates to the Bay of Bengal and an intensifying low-pressure area.
Daily Mirror reports that the low-pressure area may develop into a cyclonic storm by October 26. The warning remains in effect until further notice, according to Daily Mirror.
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- Ada Derana (සිංහල) · රළු මුහුදු ප්රදේශ පිළිබඳව කාලගුණයෙන් අවවාදාත්මක නිවේදනයක්
- Newswire · Met Department issues Amber advisory for rough seas off Mannar to Hambantota coast
- Ada Derana (தமிழ்) · கொந்தளிப்பான கடற்பரப்புகள் குறித்து அவசர எச்சரிக்கை!
- Daily Mirror · Fishing, naval communities warned of developing low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal
- Newswire · Red alert issued for Bay of Bengal as new low-pressure system threatens cyclone