Warning issued over strong winds and rough seas

September 10, 2024 01:24 pm

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishermen communities in the deep-sea areas in the Bay of Bengal Sea.

The Deep Depression located over the Odisha coast has weakened into a Depression and was located near 21.4N and 84.5E at 1800UTC yesterday (9), the department added.

Furthermore, the Met. Department warned that it is very likely to weaken further.

Meanwhile, very strong winds of about 70-75 kmph, accompanied with heavy rainfalls and very rough seas are likely over the sea areas bounded by 16N - 20N and 82E – 90E, it added.

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas marked by the colour red on the map below, during next 24 hours.

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