Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 -- The National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a swell surge ('Kallakkadal') warning for several coastal stretches of Kerala, forecasting high waves and possible sea incursions on July 20.
According to the advisory, waves ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 metres are likely to strike the coasts of Thiruvananthapuram (Kappil to Pozhiyoor), Kollam (Alappad to Edava) and Alappuzha (Chellanam to Azhikkal Jetty) between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. on Monday.
INCOIS has also warned of high waves of 1.2 to 1.6 metres along the Kanyakumari coast between 5.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. on the same day.
The agency has advised people living in vulnerable coastal areas to remain vigilant and move to safer locations i...