An emergency warns of sea turbulence and high waves off the coasts of Latakia and Tartus.
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The Ministry of Emergencies and Disaster Management has warned of a period of stormy seas off the coasts of Latakia and Tartus, starting from the afternoon of Tuesday November 17th until the evening of Saturday November 21st.
The ministry expected that the height of the waves will range from 0.5 to 0.9 meters from Tuesday afternoon until dawn on Thursday, with the peak reaching from Thursday dawn to dawn on Saturday, when the height of the waves will exceed 1 meter and reach 1.5 meters, before receding at dawn on Saturday until early evening, back to the range between 0.5 and 09.
The ministry stated that this situation is accompanied by fluctuating northerly winds whose speed varies between 20 and 30 km/h and unstable weather conditions.
The Ministry's Warning and Preparedness Division called for the necessary cessation of fishing and boating operations, and to avoid swimming and the use of rubber boats and light marine entertainment, especially during the peak period.
The department emphasized to constantly monitor children and not allow them to approach or play near the sea, and to avoid approaching rock barriers, sidewalks and beach edges during high waves and strong wind speed.
The ministry called to refrain from trying to rescue at sea and to establish immediate contact with the rescuers or the coast guard, not to risk approaching the sea for the purpose of photography, and to adhere to the instructions of the port authorities and the coast guard, warning signs and official bulletins.