Venturing Into Sea Could Be Dangerous Till June 27 Due to High Wave Alert: Fishermen Warned

India Meteorological Department has advised fishermen on the Karnataka coast not to venture into the Arabian sea till Thursday, June 27, as sea will be rough with high waves. It issued a high wave alert from Mangalore to Mulki in Dakshina Kannada, between Byndoor and Kaup in Udupi district and from Majali To Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada.

The belt is likely to receive very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm. The IMD said that squally weather with wind speeds from 35 kmph to 45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph is likely to prevail along and off Karnataka coast till Thursday.

It is advised to be careful while doing marine operations and nearshore recreation, the IMD said.