Port Blair, Sept. 1: Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman & Nicobar Islands and thunderstorm & lightning with gusty wind (speed-30-40kmph) likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 3, 4 & 5.

Due to strong Southwest Monsoon current wind speed exceeding 45 kmph is likely prevail over Andaman Sea and neighbourhood. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Sept. 5.

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.