Fishermen advised to return due to depression in Bay of Bengal

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Nov 6, 2019
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The Fisheries Ministry has instructed all multi-day fishing boats in the Bay of Bengal waters to return to the country due to the depression in the sea region.

Issuing a statement, the ministry noted that fishermen who are unable to return have been advised to seek shelter in another country.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department, has predicted that winds between 70 - 80 kmph could be experienced in the sea areas between Puttalam to Hambantota through Galle.

(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)