Storm warning: Ramanathapuram fishermen barred from venturing into sea
A weather warning of strong winds and high waves prompted authorities in Ramanathapuram to bar fishermen from going to sea; waves up to 3.0 m and gusts up to 60 km/h were reported.
Ramanathapuram — The meteorological office has warned of gale-force winds in coastal waters, advising that winds of 40–50 km/h (locally up to 60 km/h) may occur in the backwaters and coastal areas. Wave heights could reach about 3.0 metres in places.
Given these conditions, authorities have ordered a ban on fishermen going to sea and asked that boats and fishing gear be kept ashore. Some notices in the report indicate the restriction may be in effect through the 23rd (as recorded in the source material).
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai