Port Blair, May 20: The Directorate of Disaster Management has issued a series of weather warnings for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, effective from May 20th to May 26th, 2024. Residents and visitors are urged to take precautions as adverse weather conditions, including thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and squally seas, are forecasted.
Weather Forecast
Monday, May 20 (Day 1):
• Thunderstorm with Lightning: Expected in one or two places across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• Heavy Rainfall: Anticipated in one or two places, with rainfall measuring 7-11 cm in the Nicobar Islands.
Tuesday, May 21 (Day 2):
• Heavy Rainfall: Likely in one or two places in the Andaman Islands, with precipitation between 7-11 cm.
• Thunderstorm with Lightning: Forecasted for one or two places in the Nicobar Islands.
Wednesday, May 22 (Day 3) to Thursday, May 23 (Day 4):
• No specific weather warnings issued.
Friday, May 24 (Day 5):
• Heavy Rainfall: Expected in one or two places in the Andaman Islands, with rainfall between 7-11 cm.
Saturday, May 25 (Day 6) and Sunday, May 26 (Day 7):
• No significant weather events predicted.
Fisherman and Port Warnings
Monday, May 20 (Day 1):
• Squally Weather: Wind speeds between 40-50 kmph are expected along and off the Andaman and Nicobar coastlines. Sea conditions are forecasted to be rough to very rough, posing a high risk to maritime activities.
• Rough Sea Alert: High period (16-18 second) swell waves, with heights of 0.4 – 1.3 meters, are anticipated nearshore from 17:30 hours on May 19th to 23:30 hours on May 20th.
• Port Warning: All ports should prepare for squally weather with gusty winds from May 20th, 2024.
Advisory
Fishermen are strongly advised against venturing into the sea during these conditions. The state emergency operation center can be reached at helpline numbers 1070 and 1077 for further inquiries and information. In case of emergencies at sea, contact the Coast Guard SAR Agency at their toll-free number 1554.
Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and heed any further advisories issued by the Directorate of Disaster Management.
