Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 16: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued wet weather over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands over the next several days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely at isolated places. The latest IMD warning issued on September 16 indicates that the weather activity will continue through September 22. Mausam+1
For Thursday, September 17, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 40–50 kmph and lightning are very likely at one or two places over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. On Friday, September 18, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Mausam
Heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places on September 19 and 20, while the warning continues for September 21 and 22, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely over parts of the islands. Mausam
Fishermen Advised Not to Venture into Sea: The IMD has warned of squally weather with winds reaching 40–50 kmph and occasionally gusting up to 60 kmph along and off the Andaman and Nicobar coast during September 17 to 20. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along and off the Andaman and Nicobar coasts during this period. Mausam
The weather warning calls for caution among residents, farmers and fishermen, particularly during thunderstorms and periods of heavy rainfall. The IMD has also advised people to remain updated with the latest weather bulletins and follow official advisories.
Port Warning: Local Cautionary Signal-3 has been hoisted at Sri Vijaya Puram Port, according to the IMD bulletin.
