PANAJI
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has advised total suspension of operational and recreational activities at beach and near shore regions on May 4 and 5 (Saturday and Sunday), after warning of swells combined with high tide conditions which can cause coastal flooding in low-lying areas of Goa and other coastal states during this period.
In a press release, fishermen and coastal population have been alerted to be cautious on possible surging of waves (gushing of sea water) intermittently in the region, particularly in the low-lying areas.
Advising small vessels not to ply near shore, the INCOIS stated that boats may be anchored at a fair distance from each other, to avoid collision and damage.
The INCOIS stated that there is possibility of swell surges and rough sea conditions associated with the effect of high period swell waves that are approaching from distant southern Indian Ocean.
“The event started at approximately km away from Indian coast on April 26 in the southern Atlantic Ocean and slowly moved towards southern Indian Ocean around April 28. This caused the high energy swell propagation towards the Indian coastal regions which is expected to hit southern tip of India in the early hours (02.30 am) of May 4.”
“These long period swells combined with high tide conditions can cause coastal flooding in the low-lying areas of Lakshadweep, Kerala, South Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Odisha and West Bengal coasts during May 4-5. The low-lying coastal areas are particularly vulnerable.”
The INCOIS stated that fishermen and coastal population are alerted to be cautious on possible surging of waves (gushing of sea water) intermittently in the region, particularly in the low-lying areas.
“Small vessels not to ply near shore. Boats may be anchored at a fair distance from each other, to avoid collision and damage. Total suspension of operational/ recreational activities at beach/ near shore regions during May 4-5,” the INCOIS added.
Stating that it is presently monitoring the situation and the updates will appear on INCOIS website, the INCOIS has advised the public to check the INCOIS website at
www.incois.gov.in/portaljosf/osf.jsp for further information and updates on the event.
