{
  "id": 521444,
  "title": "Swell waves likely along coast of Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/swell-waves-likely-along-coast-of-thiruvananthapuram-on-tuesday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T01:26:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/swell-waves-likely-along-coast-of-thiruvananthapuram-on-tuesday/article71328839.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Centre for Oceanographic Studies and Research (INCOIS) has issued alerts to fishermen and coastal residents in Thiruvanathapuram district, predicting the 'kallakkadal' phenomenon on Tuesday. This phenomenon, characterized by sudden sea swell, is expected to cause rough waves along the coasts from Kappil to Pozhiyur, with wave heights ranging from 1.0 to 1.6 meters. Additionally, there is a likelihood of waves 1.4 to 1.5 meters high along Kanyakumari's coast till 11.30 pm. INCOIS advises vigilance and avoidance of vulnerable areas, urging people to stay away from the sea and refrain from activities such as beach recreation, small vessel operation, and fishing vessel berthing until the warning is lifted. The district administration has also warned of potential coastal erosion and emphasized the need for special care.",
  "summary": "Issuing alerts to fishermen and coastal residents, the National Centre for Oceanographic Studies and Research (INCOIS) has informed that, as part of the swell surge, waves ranging in height from 1.0 to 1.6 meters and sea erosion are likely along the coasts from Kappil to Pozhiyur in Thiruvananthapuram district till 11.30 pm on Tuesday",
  "key_points": [
    "INCOIS warns of kallakkadal phenomenon on Tuesday along Thiruvananthapuram coast",
    "Wave heights predicted between 1.0 to 1.6 meters from Kappil to Pozhiyur",
    "District administration advises vigilance and avoidance of sea activities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}