Multiday fishing trawlers and naval vessels operating around the island have been advised to be vigilant due to the cyclonic storm “Mocha” , the Sri Lanka Meteorology Department warned today morning.
The Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm “Mocha” located over North-East Bay of Bengal has landed in-between southeast Bangladesh and north Myanmar coasts yesterday noon (14th May).
However, it is likely to weaken into a Depression and then into a Low-Pressure area during next 24 hours.
Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant while engaging in fishing and naval activities in the sea areas of the Bay of Bengal and in the sea areas around the island.
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