The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds affecting five provinces and the Trincomalee District due to active south-west monsoon conditions. According to the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, strong winds of around 40–50 kmph can be expected at times across the North-central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, as well as the Trincomalee District. The advisory was issued at 11.30 a.m. on August 8 and will remain valid until 11.30 a.m. on August 9. The public in the affected areas has been advised to be prepared for the prevailing windy conditions.(Newswire)
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