Rough seas: Fishers in Kerala’s Kollam instructed to stay ashore till Aug. 8 - The HinduPublished - August 04, 2026 07:57 pm IST - KollamDistrict 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 ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }