The weather department has issued a marine advisory for fishermen due to strong winds over coastal and offshore waters.
Along the south Tamil Nadu coast, the Gulf of Mannar, and the Kanyakumari Sea, winds of 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are expected on July 8.
Over parts of the southwest Bay of Bengal, wind speeds may reach 45–55 kmph, with gusts touching 65 kmph.
Similar conditions are forecast over sections of the Arabian Sea, including waters off the Kerala-Karnataka coast, the Lakshadweep region, and adjoining central Arabian Sea through July 8 and July 9.
Between July 10 and July 11, strong winds are also expected over the Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal.
Fishermen are advised to closely monitor official weather updates and avoid venturing into the sea whenever warnings are in force.