A Chennai beach warning has been issued after unusually high and forceful waves were observed along the city’s coastline amid the cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal, with police urging residents and visitors not to enter the sea or undertake recreational activities near the water.
The warning applies to Chennai’s beach areas, where sea conditions have become hazardous because of the prevailing weather. Police have advised the public to maintain a safe distance from the shore and remain alert while visiting coastal locations.
“Due to the prevailing weather conditions, sea waves are being observed at a considerable height along the Chennai coastal areas,” the police advisory said, according to a report by Dinamalar – Tamil Nadu. The advisory specifically prohibited bathing, swimming and other recreational activities in the sea.
Residents and visitors have also been asked to follow instructions issued by officials and lifeguards deployed along the coast. The police said members of the public could call 100 for assistance.
The weather conditions have also affected fishing activity. Fishing in the sea has been prohibited, according to the report, reflecting the wider operational impact of the rough conditions on Chennai’s coastal economy and maritime movement.
Storm warning signal number 3 has been hoisted at six ports, including Ennore, Cuddalore and Nagapattinam. The signal indicates that port authorities are maintaining heightened caution as the system over the Bay of Bengal produces stronger sea conditions.
Chennai’s beaches are major public spaces that attract residents, tourists, vendors and recreational users. During periods of rough weather, the risk is not limited to people entering the water: high waves can also reduce the safe distance available along promenades, shorelines and other exposed areas. The police advisory therefore urged the public to remain cautious even while observing the sea from the shore.
The warning places responsibility on beachgoers to avoid entering the water and on visitors to comply with directions from police, officials and lifeguards. It also signals that normal recreational access to Chennai’s beaches has been disrupted while the weather system remains active.
Authorities have not announced a relaxation of the advisory in the supplied report. Residents and visitors have been asked to continue following official instructions, avoid sea-related activities and contact the police emergency number 100 if assistance is required.
