Third cautionary signal to stay hoisted at eleven Kerala ports as strong winds are likely

19 October 2026

The India Meteorological Department has directed that Local Cautionary Signal Number III remain hoisted at Kerala's ports, the Information and Public Relations Department said.
The reason given is the likelihood of strong winds along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts.
The signal applies at eleven ports: Kasaragod, Kannur, Thalassery, Kozhikode, Beypore, Ponnani, Azhikkal, Kochi, Alappuzha, Neendakara in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Fishermen and owners of small boats and boats have been asked to follow the current weather warnings for the Kerala and Karnataka coasts strictly.
They have also been asked to check the latest warnings before going to sea.