Port Blair, Jul 20: According to weather forecast by IMD Heavy rain, Thunderstorm and Fishermen warning has been released for Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 20th to 24th July 2021.
According to the release on 20th heavy rain (7-20cm) and thunderstorm with lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands. On 21st July 2021 thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rain (7-11cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands and on 22nd and 23rd July 2021 thunderstorm with lightning likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Due to strong pressure gradient over Southeast Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, wind speed is likely to exceed 45 kmph over the region. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea on 20th and 24t July 2021.
For further enquiries / information contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.
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