Now Reading: Heavy rain and squall warning for Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Heavy rain and squall warning for Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Story in Brief
The Directorate of Disaster Management, A&N Administration, has issued a weather, fisherman, farmer and port warning for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for 14 to 18 May, based on India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata forecasts. Heavy rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds is likely at one or two places across the islands from 14 to 17 May.
Squally winds of 40 to 50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, are expected along and off the coast from 14 to 18 May. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea. The Directorate has warned of swell surges with wave heights of 1.1 to 1.6 metres. Small boat operators and those engaged in recreational activities near the coast have been asked to exercise utmost caution. Farmers have been alerted to possible heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Port authorities have been advised to remain alert. The outlook for the following two days indicates little change.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The advisory covers five days of rough weather, which will disrupt fishing, farming and coastal tourism across the islands. Forecasts of squally winds up to 60 kmph and swell surges up to 1.6 metres create hazardous conditions for small vessels and recreational activities near the coast. The warning directs specific groups, fishermen, farmers, boat operators and port authorities, to take precautions but does not mention any closure of schools or evacuation plans for coastal settlements. The subsequent two-day outlook of little change means the risk period effectively runs from 14 to 20 May. Compliance with the no-venture advice will determine whether the coming days bring only inconvenience or actual losses.
Source: andamansheekha.com
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