First published 9/22/2026, 7:42:16 AM · Last updated 9/22/2026, 7:42:16 AM

Squally weather with strong surface wind 40-50 Kmph gusting to 60 kmph very likely along and off Andaman and Nicobar coast; fishermen advised not to venture till 23-09-2026

Issuer IMD-Kolkata warns of squally weather affecting Nicobars, North And Middle Andaman, and South Andamans districts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Forecast: strong surface winds 40-50 km/h gusting to 60 km/h; sea conditions very likely to be rough. Severity: Extreme. Urgency: Immediate. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea until 23-09-2026.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The official advisory from IMD-Kolkata reports extreme severity, strong gusting winds, and very rough seas and explicitly advises fishermen not to venture into the Andaman Sea, indicating direct hazards to maritime activity and coastal communities in the named districts.

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Squally weather with strong surface wind 40-50 Kmph gusting to 60 kmph very likely along and off Andaman and Nicobar coast. Sea conditions are very likely to be rough. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Andaman sea till 23-09-2026.

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