Fishing activities have been banned along the Kerala-Lakshadweep coast today due to rough sea conditions. However, there are currently no restrictions for fishermen along the Karnataka coast.
The warning comes amid the “Kallakkadal” phenomenon, a sea surge condition that can trigger coastal flooding and erosion. Fishermen and people living in low-lying coastal areas have been advised to remain extremely cautious.
The National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) warned of high waves ranging from 0.9 to 1.4 metres along several coastal stretches till 11.30 pm today.
Areas under coastal erosion alert include:
Thiruvananthapuram coast: Kappil to Pozhiyoor
Kollam coast: Alappad to Edava
Alappuzha coast: Chellanam to Azhikkal Jetty
Kannur and Kasaragod coast: Kunjathur to Kottakunnu
Meanwhile, the Kanyakumari coast is expected to witness waves between 1.3 and 1.8 metres till 2.30 pm today.