Port Blair, Sept. 5: 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 30-40 kmph is also likely to occur at one or two places over A&N Islands on Sept. 6. Heavy rain (07-11 cm) is likely to occur at one or two places over Andaman Islands on Sept. 7, 8 & 9.

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 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.