Tourists warned to stay away from sea as andaman and nicobar islands issues clycone alert – CNBC TV18

Authorities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Have ISSUed A Cyclone Warning for All Ports in the Region Due to a Developing Cycloping Cyclonic Circulation Over the Bay of Bengal, Which Is Expected to Intensify from Sunday Evening (August 17). The system is Forecast to Bring Heavy Rainfall and Rough Sea Conditions Through Monday, Prompting Widespread Precautions.

In Response to the deteriorating Weather Conditions, A ‘Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 ‘has been raised at all ports across the Archipelago. Officials have Urged Residents, Tourists, and Maritime Operators to take the alert serial.

“We have state-of-the-the-art facilites, Quick Response Teams and Advanced Equipment to Deal With Various Emergencies on Land and Water. We have also also also also also also also also also Instructions, and tourists have been asked to stay away from the sea for their safety, “said a Senior official from the directorate of shopping services (DSS).

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As a precaity, the local administration has barred all fishing vessels, small boats, trawlers, and ships from ventoing into the sea across all three districts – South Andaman, North Andaman, and Nicobar – Until at Least Monday. The move is aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring Maritime Safety Amid Worsening Conditions.

“The safety of passengers and vessels is the top priority of the direction … All Commuters and Tourists have been advised to plan their journey according to Avoid on Inconnancy,” The dss said in Official Statement.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Islands of the Islands Are Likely to Experience Heavy Rainfall Ranging from 7 to 11 Kentimetres on Sunday and Manday. The showers are expected to be accounted by thundstorms, gusty winds Reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph, and frequent lightning.

“The Sea condition is also likely to be roough to very roough,” a Senior imd official warned, adding that the situation will be closed for further developments.

The administration has stepped up readiness efforts and is coordinating with disaster response agencies to mitigate risks. Tourists currently in the Islands have been advised to stay indoors, Avoid beaches, and Follow Official Instructions.

With the monsoon still active in the region, authorities remain on high alert to prevent any disrupt to public safety or essential services.

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