Port Blair, Nov. 20: As per Indian Meteorological Department’s weather forecast, heavy rain (7-11cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Island on Nov. 24. Distant Cautionary Signal No. I hoisted at Port Blair Port.

High waves in the range of 2.5 - 3.4 meters are forecasted during 12:30 hours on 20-11-2022 to 23:30 hours of 21-11-2022 along the west coast of Andaman Islands between Ten Degree Channel to Coco Channel. Current speeds vary between 50- 75 cm/sec.

Similarly, high waves in the range of 2.4 - 3.3 meters are forecasted during 12:30 hours on 20-11-2022 to 23:30 hours of 21-11-2022 along the west coast of Nicobar Islands between Ten Degree Channel to Great Channel. Current speeds vary between 50- 80 cm/sec.

For further enquiries/ information, one may contact helpline of State Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1070 & District Emergency Operation Centre at Helpline No. 1077. For any emergency/assistance at sea, call Coast Guard SAR Agency at Toll Free number 1554.