In Kerala, the Met Department has predicted heavy rains along with strong winds and lightning in the state for the next four days. An orange alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod districts today. The yellow alert is issued in ten districts. Fishermen are warned from venturing into the sea in Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts until the 11th of this month.
Meanwhile, the annual monsoon trawling ban for marine conservation will come into effect at midnight in the state. The 52-day ban along the Kerala coast will conclude on July 31st. Officials have directed all out-of-state fishing vessels to leave the Kerala coast. The Fisheries Department has completed the arrangements to enforce the trawling ban. The ban period coincides with the fish breeding season, contributing to the replenishment of marine fisheries resources. Free rations will be provided to workers in the fishing sector during the trawling period. Fisheries control rooms will operate 24 hours a day in coastal districts.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
