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faces cyclone and tidal waves Operations Director K. R. Abeysinghe said a depression in the Bay of Bengal was triggering the cyclonic storm some 550 kilometres from Pottuvil. He said the sea in the east and southern coast was rough and thundershowers were also likely. "I would advise the public not to go to the Eastern coast sea area because the weather is unpredictable. As of now we don't know the direction the storm will be heading but it is advancing towards the East coast," Mr. Abeysinghe said. He said the exact speed of the cyclone was not known but it could cause strong winds, flooding or even tidal waves along the east coast. "I can only advise people to be prepared for whatever circumstance. Everyone along the east coast should also have an emergency kit that consists of a battery-operated radio, torch, first aid and clean water. The present weather is very unpredictable," he said. |
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