IMD issues severe weather warning for TN coast, advises fishermen to stay ashore

Chennai: The IMD has issued a cold weather warning for the south Tamil Nadu coast and other areas in the coming days, advising fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea, the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) said on Monday.

According to a morning update from the Regional Meteorological Office, wind speed of 35-45 kmph, gust to 55 kmph is expected over South Tamil Nadu coast, Comorin region and Gulf of Mannar on Monday. TNSDMA has shared this update on its official ‘X’ page.

The IMD has forecast similar conditions till Thursday as well, with cyclonic weather expected over the coast of North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh on December 19.

“Fishermen are advised not to venture into these marine areas during the specified period,” the advisory said.

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