Port Blair, Oct 06: High waves in the range of 3.0 – 3.2 meters are forecasted during 17:30 hours on 06-10-2015 to 23:30 hours of 08-10-2015 along the west coast of Andaman Islands between Ten Degree Channel to Coco Channel. Current speeds vary between 101 – 128 cm/sec.
Under the influence of moderate to strong southwest monsoon current, strong Southwesterly wind speed between 30 and 40 kilometer per hour gusting to 45 kilometer per hour and generally rough seas likely along and off Andaman coast. Fishermen are advised to be cautious while venturing into the sea.
High waves in the range of 2.5 – 3.0 meters are forecasted during 17:30 hours on 06-10-2015 to 23:30 hours of 07-10-2015 along the west coast of Nicobar Islands between Ten Degree Channel to Great Channel. Current speeds vary between 88 – 109 cm/sec.
Under the influence of moderate to strong southwest monsoon current, strong Southwesterly wind speed between 30 and 40 kilometer per hour gusting to 45 kilometer per hour and generally rough seas likely along and off Nicobar coast. Fishermen are advised to be cautious while venturing into the sea. The general public is advised to take precautionary measures and in case of any emergency contact in the following phone numbers of State Control Room, District Control Room and Emergency Operation Centres.