The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the deep-sea areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal, warning multi-day fishing vessels and naval communities to remain vigilant.
The advisory will remain in effect until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (11).
According to the Met. Department, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. The system is expected to move northwestwards and develop into a low-pressure area within the following 24 hours.
Due to the developing weather system, wind speeds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph, are likely over the Andaman Sea and southeast Bay of Bengal on November 14 and 15.
The Met. Department has advised naval and fishing communities operating in the affected sea areas to remain alert and closely monitor future weather forecasts and advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology.
Multi-day fishing vessels operating in these deep-sea areas have been urged to take the necessary precautions in view of the anticipated deterioration in sea conditions.
