IMD issues fishermen warning along Gujarat coast from June 28 to July 2

Gandhinagar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for fishermen along the Gujarat coast, from June 28th to July 2nd. Fishermen are strongly advised against venturing into the sea along and off the Gujarat coast during this period.

According to the IMD, squally weather conditions with wind speeds ranging from 40-45 kmph and gusts up to 55 kmph are highly likely to prevail along and off the Gujarat Coast from June 28th to July 2nd. Therefore, fishermen are advised not to venture into the Arabian Sea during these days.

The warning applies to the following areas: Jakhau, Mandvi (Kutch), Mundra, New Kandla, Navlakhi, Jamnagar, Salaya, Okha, and Porbandar along the North Gujarat coast, as well as areas off the South Gujarat coast such as MulDwarka, Veraval, Diu, Jafrabad, Pipavav, Victor, Bhavnagar, Alang, Bharuch, Dahej, Magdalla, and Daman.

High waves in the range of 3.2 – 3.6 meters are forecasted from 17:30 hours on 27-06-2023 to 23:30 hours of 28-06-2023 along the coast from Jakhau to Diu. Current speeds may vary between 68 – 121 cm/sec.

Fishermen are urged to exercise caution and strictly follow the warning issued by the IMD for their safety. DeshGujarat