Port Blair, Sept. 3: Heavy to very heavy rain (07-20 cm) is very likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and heavy rain (07-11 cm) is also likely to occur at one or two places over Nicobar Islands. Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 4. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands and thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is also likely at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 5. Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph is likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 6 & 7.

Due to strong Southwest Monsoon current, wind speed exceeding 45 kmph is likely to prevail over Andaman Sea and neighbourhood.  Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till Sept. 7. 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.