Date:08/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/08/stories/2008120853820300.htm

Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram

Fishermen keep away from sea

RAMANATHAPURAM: Fishermen of Rameswaram kept off the sea on Sunday following rough sea, owing to depression. Fisheries officials didn’t give token to them for venturing into the sea. Most of the country boat fishermen also preferred to keep themselves away from the sea. Many areas such as Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram, etc., received good rain on Sunday. The third stage of cyclone warning flag was raised at the Pamban port.