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Following a trawling ban, fishermen's hopes were dashed by monsoon storms and rough seas, leading to unusually quiet harbours and minimal catches, with only one boat returning with a small amount of prawns.
This monsoon, Kerala's fishermen report larger, roe-carrying mathi, suggesting recovery after years of small catches, thanks to stricter regulations and nutrient-rich upwelling.
Kerala has banned bottom trawling from June 10 to July 31 along its coastline to conserve fish, protect traditional fishermen, and promote sustainable marine resource management.
Implemented to protect fish stocks during the monsoon breeding season, the ban was enforced from June 9.
The weather body issued a red alert in Malappuram, Kannur and Kasragod on Monday.
Fisheries control rooms will operate 24 hours a day in coastal districts.
The weather agency on Saturday sounded an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki.
The indiscriminate catch of juvenile fish by mechanised vessels to supply to fish manure factories in neighbouring states was one reason that compelled the authorities to effect the ban in 2017.
The ban was not applied to smaller inboard and traditional boats.
The weather agency issued a red alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode.
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