Port Blair, May 12: As per the Meteorological Department’s weather report, thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind (wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and thunderstorm with lightning and gusty wind (wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands on May 13.

Due formation of very severe cyclone over Central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal and likely further intensification of the system, Fishermen of Andaman & Nicobar coasts have been advised not to venture into the sea till May 14.

Local Cautionary Signal III has been kept hoisted at Port Blair port. 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.