Fishermen warning against venturing in to sea off Gujarat coast continues for second consecutive day

Ahmedabad:

The met department continued its warning to fishermen of Gujarat for the second consecutive day today due to rough to very rough sea-conditions off Gujarat coast.

The met bulletin which warned the fishermen to not to venture in to sea in the next 24 hours said,’ Sea condition very likely to be very rough along and off Gujarat coast during next 24 hours. High waves in the range of 3.5 – 4.8 meters along the coast of Gujarat from Jakhau to Diu would be there. Head and current speeds would vary between 136 – 163 cm/sec during next 24 hours.’

It further read, ‘due to steep pressure gradient strong surface wind speed from south westerly to westerly direction with speed 35-45 kmph temporarily reaching 55 kmph in gusts very likely along and off north and south Gujarat coast during next 24 hours. Fishermen are advised not to venture into open sea along and off North and South Gujarat coast.”

Meanwhile, light rain, thundershowers also occurred at isolated places in South Gujarat and Saurashtra region with south westerly winds prevailing at lower levels. Maximum temperatures have further fallen with increase of moisture in air. However owing to increased minimum temperatures humid hotness was also felt at several places.

The pre-monsoon activities are likely to continue for the next five days also with light to moderate rain at isolated places.

DeshGujarat