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Red Alert Issued for Keralam Coast: INCOIS Warns of High Waves and Kallakkadal
- •INCOIS has issued a red alert for the entire Keralam coast, warning of high waves and potential Kallakkadal conditions from September 26 to September 28.
- •Kallakkadal refers to the sudden rise of seawater and the formation of high, rough waves along the coast, with waves expected to measure 1.0 to 1.5 meters.
- •Coastal areas, especially low-lying regions, are at risk of inundation and sea erosion, prompting special caution for specific stretches in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
- •Similar warnings have been issued for coastal areas in Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu, and the Lakshadweep coast.
- •Fishermen and coastal residents are advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid launching small boats, and refrain from beach-centered activities, including tourism, until the warning is withdrawn.
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INCOIS issued a red alert warning of high waves measuring 1.0 to 1.5 metres and potential Kallakkadal conditions along the Keralam coast from 2.30 am on September 26 to 2.30 am on September 28. This phenomenon involves the sudden rise of seawater and rough waves, which can cause inundation and sea erosion in low-lying coastal areas.
Special caution has been advised for coastal stretches in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. Similar warnings were also issued for the Lakshadweep coast and select districts in Tamil Nadu.
Fishermen and coastal residents have been advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid launching small boats or fishing vessels, and refrain from bringing vessels ashore when waves intensify. Additionally, all beach-centred tourism and recreational activities must be completely avoided until the warning is withdrawn.
