The IMD has also issued a marine weather warning due to strong winds over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
Bay of Bengal July 12: Strong winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, are expected over the South Andaman Sea, while the North Andaman Sea may experience winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph. July 13: Squally winds of 45-55 kmph, with gusts up to 65 kmph, are likely over parts of the southwest and west-central Bay of Bengal and the southeast Bay of Bengal. The Andaman Sea is also expected to witness winds of up to 60 kmph. Arabian Sea July 11: Strong winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, are forecast over the central-west, northwest and northeast Arabian Sea, including adjoining east-central Arabian Sea regions. July 12-14: Similar wind conditions are expected to persist over the central-west and adjoining east-central Arabian Sea.
The weather department has advised fishermen not to venture into the affected sea regions during the warning period for their safety.