Heavy to very heavy rainfall of 7–20 cm is likely at one or two locations in the Nicobar Islands, while heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) is also expected in parts of the Andaman Islands, the IMD stated
Sea conditions are expected to remain rough, and fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea until November 23. Representational Pic/File
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a cyclonic circulation has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify from November 21, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall of 7–20 cm is likely at one or two locations in the Nicobar Islands, while heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) is also expected in parts of the Andaman Islands.
The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, along with lightning, on 24 and 25 November across the island group. Squally weather with surface winds reaching 35–45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, is very likely over the Andaman Sea, the official added.
Sea conditions are expected to remain rough, and fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea until November 23.
"Sea condition is also likely to be rough. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea till November 23. We have issued a Local Cautionary Signal-3 at Port Blair Port," the official said, according to the PTI.
Due to the possibility of surging waves, boat owners, islanders and tourists have been advised by the administration to ply their boats with utmost vigilance and recreation activities have to be carried out with due care.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off North Andaman Sea. "There are possibilities of surging waves, boats to ply with utmost vigilance, recreation with due care," he said.
Tourists and the general public have been urged to avoid sea travel altogether and to follow all safety instructions issued by local authorities, as per the PTI.
Meanwhile, in view of the IMD advisory, the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) has indicated that inter-island vessel schedules may be rescheduled. A senior DSS official said that, due to inclement weather, the department may be forced to suspend or cancel mainland, inter-island or foreshore vessel operations at very short notice, stressing that passenger and vessel safety is the top priority.
Harbour and vehicle ferry operations at Chatham, Bambooflat, Dundas Point, Hopetown and Phoenix Bay may also face disruption or suspension depending on weather conditions, the news agency reported.
(with PTI inputs)
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