General Directorate for Ports announced on Tuesday that all seaports on the Syrian coast were closed for maritime navigation due to the prevailing weather conditions.

General Director of Ports, Brigadier Eng. Samer Kobrusly told SANA reporter that all maritime or fishing ports in the coastal area were closed.

Kobrusly noted that the closure was a result of the weather conditions prevailing on the Syrian coast, due to srtong winds and low visibility.

He pointed out that the closure will continue until the weather condition stabilizes.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)