Following recent heavy rainfall, teh India Meteorological department has issued updated advisories for coastal regions, forecasting a gradual improvement in conditions through December 1st. While the heaviest rains are expected to subside today, strong winds and turbulent seas will continue to pose a hazard to maritime activities across the Bay of Bengal and along the southeastern Indian coastline. These warnings are critical for the region’s significant fishing industry and coastal communities as they navigate the changing weather patterns [[2]].
Heavy rainfall across the state is expected to subside starting today, according to an advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department. No specific warnings have been issued for any districts over the next five days. However, the department noted the possibility of isolated showers with lightning between December 2 and December 5.
Updated Fishermen’s Warning
Fishing activities are permitted along the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts today, the India Meteorological Department stated. This comes as authorities continue to monitor conditions in the broader region.
Fishermen are advised to avoid the Southwest Bay of Bengal, the Gulf of Mannar, the Kanyakumari region, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, South Andhra Pradesh, and the adjoining West Central Bay of Bengal until December 1, 2025.
Special Warning: Until December 1
Strong winds, gusting between 70 and 80 kilometers per hour, and occasionally up to 90 kilometers per hour, are expected along the North Tamil Nadu coast and Puducherry coast. These winds are forecast to gradually decrease to 55 to 65 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 75 kilometers per hour, by this evening (November 30). By the morning of December 1, wind speeds are expected to further reduce to 45 to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 65 kilometers per hour.
The sea remains turbulent and is likely to stay that way through December 1.
Along the South Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, the Kanyakumari region, and the Southwest Bay of Bengal, winds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour are possible through this afternoon, with gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour. These winds are expected to gradually decrease to 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 70 kilometers per hour, by this evening (November 30). By the morning of December 1, wind speeds are expected to reduce to 45 to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 65 kilometers per hour.
The sea remains turbulent and is likely to stay that way through December 1.
In the West Central Bay of Bengal and along the South Andhra Pradesh coast, winds of 55 to 65 kilometers per hour are expected today (November 30), with gusts up to 75 kilometers per hour. Wind speeds are forecast to decrease to 45 to 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 65 kilometers per hour, by the morning of December 1.
