High waves in the range of 2.8 - 3.3 meters are forecasted during 17:30 hours on 07-11-2019 to 23:30 hours of 09-11-2019 along the coast of Gujarat from Diu to Okha and from Mandvi to Jakhau. Surface Current speeds vary between 49 - 143 cm/sec. It is forecasted that sea will be rough near shore and the low lying areas (Kutch, Morbi, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Devbhoomi-Dwarka, Porbandar, Rajkot, Amreli, Bhavnagar and Gir-Somnath) may experience surges (gushing of sea water into these areas) intermittently during 23:30 hours (IST) of 09-11-2019 to 23:30 hours (IST) of 11-11-2019 due to the effect of high period (16-20 sec) swell waves, having 2.0 - 2.8 m height. The fishermen and coastal population are advised to be cautious on the following during this period: 1. There is a possibility of surging of waves during the high tide times, in the low lying areas of the coasts during this period. 2. Boats plying very near to the coasts may be avoided during this period as the coastal regions will experience its effect more. 3. The boats may be anchored at a fair distance from each other, to avoid collision and damage. 4. The water based recreational activity at the coast be suspended during these events. 5. Taking out the boats from the shore to the sea and back can be avoided. 6. The effects of these events in the open ocean is likely to be minimal. FISHERMEN WARNING FOR NEXT 5 DAYS The Cyclonic storm MAHA (Pronounced as Mmaha) weakened into a Deep Depression at 0530 hrs IST of today, the 07 th November, 2019. Now the Deep Depression lay centered at 0830 hrs IST of today, the 07 th November, 2019 over eastcentral & adjoining northeast Arabian Sea near latitude 20.0 N and longitude 70.0 E, about 100 km south-southwest of Veraval (Gujarat) and 120 km westsouthwest of Diu. It is very likely to move east-northeastwards, weaken into a Depression over northeast & adjoining eastcentral Arabian Sea off south Gujarat coast during next 12 hours. Warnings: Wind warning Gujarat: Daman, Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli: Squally wind speed reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph likely to prevail over northeast Arabian Sea along & off Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Diu, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli districts. It is very likely to become 45-55 Kmph gusting to 65 Kmph over these areas from today, the 7th November evening for the subsequent 12 hours. Maharashtra: Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 60 kmph likely along & off north Maharashtra coast (along & off Palghar & Thane districts) from today, the 7th November evening for subsequent 24 hours. Arabian Sea: Gale wind speed reaching 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph is prevailing over eastcentral & adjoining northeast Arabian Sea around the system centre. It is very likely to decrease gradually and become 45-55 kmph gusting 65 kmph from today, the 7th November evening over northeast & adjoining eastcentral Arabian Sea and further decrease thereafter. Fishermen Warning The fishermen are advised not to venture into eastcentral & adjoining northeast Arabian Sea along & off south Gujarat coast and adjoining north Maharashtra coast during next 24 hours.