The IMD has issued a marine weather advisory for fishermen due to strong winds over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
On July 7, winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, are expected over large parts of the central Bay of Bengal and adjoining southern Bay of Bengal. On July 8, similar conditions are expected over the north Andaman Sea and parts of the central and southern Bay of Bengal, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.
In the Arabian Sea, wind speeds of 50-60 kmph, with gusts up to 70 kmph, are likely near the Konkan-Goa coast on July 7. Strong winds are also expected along the Kerala-Karnataka coast, Lakshadweep and adjoining central-east Arabian Sea through July 8. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these sea areas until conditions improve.