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Swell waves alert for two districts

Published - January 21, 2026 08:19 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Parts of coastal areas of Kerala are likely to experience the Kallakkadal phenomenon – a sudden swell of the sea causing rough waves – from 8.30 p. m. on Wednesday to 11.30 p. m. on Thursday.

Swell waves alert for two districts

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Key Highlights

  • According to a bulletin issued by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Systems on Wednesday, there is a possibility of sea erosion due to swell waves of 0.4 to 0.6 metres high on the coasts of Kollam and Alappuzha districts.
  • Along the Kanyakumari coast, the waves could be 0.6 to 0.8 metres high due to the swell surge from 5.30 p. m.
  • on Wednesday to 11.30 p. m.
  • on Thursday as part of the phenomenon.
  • Fishermen and coastal population have been urged to be on alert.
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