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Small Fishing Vessels Temporarily Banned from Sailing Due to Rough Seas
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Small Fishing Vessels Temporarily Banned from Sailing Due to Rough Seas

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Small and one-day fishing vessels are temporarily banned from setting sail due to adverse weather conditions.
  • The Meteorological Department forecasts rough seas along the coast from Jaffna to Hambantota.
  • The ban is in effect until further notice, and vessels at sea are urged to return safely.

Small and one-day fishing vessels are temporarily prohibited from venturing out to sea due to prevailing adverse weather conditions and increased wind speeds. The Department of Meteorology has predicted very rough seas in the coastal areas stretching from Jaffna to Mannar, Puttalam, Chilaw, Negombo, Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota, extending towards Pottuvil on the island's eastern side.

In response to these hazardous conditions, the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Susantha Kahawatta, has issued a directive. He stated that it is extremely risky for small and one-day fishing vessels operating in the aforementioned sea areas to engage in fishing activities. Therefore, they are instructed to cease such operations immediately until further notice.

It is extremely risky for small and one-day fishing vessels operating in the aforementioned sea areas to engage in fishing activities. Therefore, they are instructed to cease such operations immediately until further notice.

— Susantha KahawattaThe Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources announced the temporary ban on fishing activities for small vessels.

Furthermore, Kahawatta urged any fishing vessels currently at sea to return to shore as quickly and safely as possible. This precautionary measure aims to prevent any potential accidents or loss of life due to the rough seas and strong winds, prioritizing the safety of the fishing community.

Any fishing vessels currently at sea are urged to return to shore as quickly and safely as possible.

— Susantha KahawattaThe Director-General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources advised vessels at sea to return due to the adverse weather.
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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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