Rough seas: Fishers in Kerala’s Kollam instructed to stay ashore till Aug. 8

District Collector Anie Jula Thomas has advised fishermen against venturing into the sea until August 8, citing warnings from the Central Meteorological Department regarding rough sea conditions and high-speed winds reaching up to 65 km per hour along the coast. Emphasizing that adverse weather makes fishing operations unsafe, the Collector urged fishermen and coastal residents across the district to strictly follow all safety guidelines. Published - August 04, 2026 07:57 pm IST