Port Blair, Dec. 5: As per Indian Meteorological Department’s weather forecast, heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on Dec. 6. In anticipation of formation of low pressure area, fishermen of Andaman and Nicobar coasts have been advised not to venture into the sea till Dec. 7, 2022.

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.

Meanwhile, in another press release received from Directorate of Fisheries, quoting IMD, Kolkata advised the fishermen not to venture into sea. For any assistance, they may call Indian Coast Guard, SAR Agency at Toll Free No. 1554 or Directorate of Fisheries or nearest Zonal Fisheries Office/Sub Station over Phone Number 03192-240095 / 231474 / 273295 / 265111.