A central agency has issued alerts to fishermen and coastal residents as the “kallakkadal phenomenon,” sudden swell of seas causing rough waves, is expected to affect the entire coastal areas of Kerala and the southern coastal parts of Tamil Nadu until 11.30 pm on Monday.

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The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) advises staying away from danger zone areas as per authorities’ instructions due to the expected intensification of rough seas.

Agency Warns Kerala And Tamil Nadu

The agency that issues weather warnings for fishermen in the country, INCOIS, advised people to safely moor fishing vessels in the harbour.

Maintaining a safe distance between boats can prevent the risk of collision, as stated in a statement here. It also emphasized ensuring the safety of fishing equipment.

INCOIS also urged people to completely avoid trips to the beach and activities at sea.

The term ‘kallakkadal,’ meaning a sea that comes suddenly like a thief, was also explained.

INCOIS has explained that the swell surge occurs suddenly without any specific indications or warnings due to strong winds in the southern part of the Indian Ocean, which is why it is called “kallakkadal.”

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