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IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Kolkata, North Bengal; Fishermen Cautioned Over Rough Seas
✍️ Mathrubhumi English
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 07:43 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall across Kolkata and North Bengal, while also warning fishermen of rough sea conditions.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather advisory today, predicting heavy rainfall over Kolkata and the North Bengal region.
The forecast indicates that the monsoon system will bring sustained showers, potentially leading to localized flooding in low‑lying areas.
In addition to the rainfall warning, the IMD cautioned fishermen operating in the Bay of Bengal about rough sea conditions that could pose risks to small vessels.
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and fishermen to seek safe harbours until the weather improves.
The forecast indicates that the monsoon system will bring sustained showers, potentially leading to localized flooding in low‑lying areas.
In addition to the rainfall warning, the IMD cautioned fishermen operating in the Bay of Bengal about rough sea conditions that could pose risks to small vessels.
Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and fishermen to seek safe harbours until the weather improves.