Vikas Kumar
Sri Vijaya Puram, 12 May 2025
Authorities have issued a climate alert for the Nicobar Islands, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the approaching days.
According to the forecast, heavy rain ranging between 7 to 11 cm is probably going at one or two areas throughout the Nicobar Islands on May 13 and 14. These areas may expertise thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds (30–40 km/h) and lightning.
On May 15, thunderstorms with related wind speeds and lightning are anticipated to proceed at remoted locations within the area.
In addition, swell waves with heights between 1.1 and 1.3 meters and a interval of 16 to 21 seconds have been predicted till 11:30 PM on May 12. There is a chance of wave surges, prompting authorities to advise fishing boats to function with utmost warning. People participating in leisure actions close to the shore have additionally been urged to train due care.