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Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department has issued a safety warning to fishermen operating along the state’s eastern coast, directing them to return to shore by the night of November 12 as a low-pressure system is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal.
The advisory follows a weather forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, which indicated that a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal on November 13, 2026. The system could intensify further, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures to protect fishermen at sea.
According to the department’s official announcement, all fishing vessels, including traditional country boats, have been instructed to suspend fishing activities and return to the coast before the November 12 midnight deadline.
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Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu: The Meteorological Department has warned of a new low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal on November 13. Following the alert, the Fisheries Department has advised fishermen in Tirunelveli district not to venture into the sea until further notice. More than 8,000 fishermen from 10 coastal villages have suspended fishing activities and safely anchored over 1,000 traditional boats. Fishermen engaged in deep sea fishing have also been instructed to return to shore immediately.
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Boat owners and operators have also been directed to ensure that their vessels reach designated fishing harbours safely and are properly secured at their respective berthing locations.
As part of the precautionary measures, the department has announced that fishing tokens will not be issued to any fishing boats from November 13, 2026, until further notice.
The Fisheries Department has urged fishermen to take the warning seriously and avoid venturing into the sea until conditions improve.
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Officials have also advised fishing communities to closely monitor weather bulletins issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and follow all safety instructions released by the department.
The advisory aims to minimise risks to fishermen and fishing vessels amid the anticipated weather disturbance.
