Rough waves hit coastal areas of Kerala and south Tamil Nadu; Central agencies issues Red alert, urging fishermen to take necessary precautions

Officials have urged fishermen and coastal residents to take necessary precautions in response to the alert. A Kerala Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) official stated, "Red alert for swell surge warning has been received from NDMA-INCOIS." The 'Kallakkadal' phenomenon is expected to occur from 2:30 am on Saturday to 11:30 pm on Sunday, with the possibility of extremely strong waves, rough seas, and sea incursion during this period.