Advisory issued over strong winds and rough seas
July 22, 2024 08:58 am
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and multi-day fishermen communities in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
As per the warning, very strong winds of 70-80 kmph, and very rough seas are likely over Arabian Sea area (in sea areas bounded by (10N - 18N) and (55E – 75E)) and Bay of Bengal (in sea areas bounded by (15N - 20N) and (84E – 91E)) due to the active south-west monsoonal condition.
Thus, the naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas marked by ‘RED’ color on the map below until further notice.
Those who are out at aforementioned sea regions are advised to return to coasts or moved safer areas immediately.
Naval and fishing communities are also requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
