Palghar, Jun 1 (PTI) Fishermen in Palghar have been advised not to venture into the sea for the next few days as a cyclonic storm is expected to reach the coast of Maharashtra by June 4, District Collector Kailas Shinde said on Monday.

Addressing a press conference here, Shinde quoted the advisory of the Indian Meteorological Department and asked fishing boats out at sea return to the shore immediately.

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He said people could contact the district control room on 02525-297474 and 02525-252020 as well as district disaster management officer Vivekananda Kadam on 8329439902 in case of any emergency.

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