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Orange Weather Alerts Issued as Heavy Rains Hit Kolkata, Deep‑Sea Fishing Banned
✍️ Zee News
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 12:40 PM
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The West Bengal Meteorological Department has placed orange alerts across Kolkata as intense rainfall continues, and authorities have prohibited deep‑sea fishing.
The Meteorological Department of West Bengal has raised orange alerts for Kolkata as a spell of heavy rain sweeps the region. The warning signals that rainfall intensity is expected to remain high over the next 24‑48 hours, prompting heightened vigilance among residents and local agencies.
In response to the deteriorating conditions, the state fisheries authority has ordered a temporary ban on deep‑sea fishing operations along the Bay of Bengal coast. The measure aims to safeguard fishermen from dangerous sea states and to prevent loss of life.
Officials have urged the public to avoid non‑essential travel, secure loose objects, and stay updated through official channels. The department will reassess the alerts later in the week based on evolving weather patterns.
In response to the deteriorating conditions, the state fisheries authority has ordered a temporary ban on deep‑sea fishing operations along the Bay of Bengal coast. The measure aims to safeguard fishermen from dangerous sea states and to prevent loss of life.
Officials have urged the public to avoid non‑essential travel, secure loose objects, and stay updated through official channels. The department will reassess the alerts later in the week based on evolving weather patterns.