INCOIS sounds red alert for Keralam coast, warns of ‘Kallakkadal’

September 26, 2026 8:54 AM

INCOIS sounds red alert for Keralam coast, warns of ‘Kallakkadal’

Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert along the entire Keralam coast, warning of high waves and possible Kallakkadal conditions, officials said on Saturday. Kallakkadal refers to the sudden rise of seawater and formation of high, rough waves along the coast. As per the alert issued by the INCOIS late Friday night, waves measuring 1.0 to 1.5 metres are likely along the Keralam coast from 2.30 am on September 26 to 2.30 am on September 28. Coastal...

IMD issues advisory to fishermen for rough weather conditions along southern Kerala coast, Lakshadweep

June 1, 2024 10:58 PM

IMD issues advisory to fishermen for rough weather conditions along southern Kerala coast, Lakshadweep

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an advisory to fishermen to prohibit fishing activities along the southern Kerala coast and Lakshadweep region following predictions of strong winds and severe weather conditions. However, there are no restrictions on fishing along the Karnataka coast. For June 1, the IMD has forecast strong winds ranging from 35 to 45 km/h with gusts up to 55 km/h along the southern Kerala coast and Lakshadweep region. "Strong winds and rough weather con...