Thoothukudi Fishermen Heed Cyclone Warning, Stay Off Sea

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings about rough seas in the Bay of Bengal due to Cyclone Arnab. As a precautionary measure, mechanized boats engaged in deep sea fishing were instructed to return to shore. Fishermen in Thoothukudi, a coastal district in Tamil Nadu, heeded the warning and chose to remain ashore, prioritizing safety over their livelihood.