Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
August 29, 2024 04:38 pm
The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” level advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for Multi-day boats in the Northern Bay of Bengal deep sea areas.
Issuing the advisory, the Met. Department said a low-pressure area is likely to form over Northern Bay of Bengal today (29).
Very strong winds of 70- 80kmph accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over above sea areas, it added.
Thus, naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas bounded by 09N - 16N and 82E – 93E during next 2 days.
Meanwhile, those who are out at aforementioned sea regions are advised to return to coasts or moved safer areas immediately.
Fishing and naval community are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
