IMD forecasts cyclonic storm off Gujarat coast, asks fishermen not to venture into sea till October 2
The Hindu
The IMD warned fishermen not to venture into the north Arabian Sea off Gujarat coast from September 29 to August 2 and suggested total suspension of fishing activities there during the period
A well-marked low pressure area over south Gujarat was likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, the IMD said on September 29, and asked fishermen not to venture into the Arabian Sea off the State coast and suggested total suspension of fishing activities till October 2.
It also asked fishermen who were out in the sea to return to the coast by September 29 evening.
Several parts of south Gujarat and Saurashtra region received heavy rainfall on September 28 and 29, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more widespread showers in the State in the next two days.