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IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rain in South Bengal, Warns of Waterlogging
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🗓 13 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in South Bengal, urging residents to prepare for potential waterlogging and associated hazards.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall over South Bengal, the highest level of warning in its system. The alert covers districts in the southern part of the state, where meteorologists predict sustained rainfall of 200–300 mm over the next 48 hours.
A red alert signals that the weather conditions are likely to cause severe flooding and waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas and along riverbanks. Residents are advised to avoid traveling on roads that may be submerged and to secure loose objects that could become hazards.
Local authorities have been notified and are coordinating with emergency services to monitor river levels and to deploy rapid response teams if necessary. Schools and offices in affected districts have been asked to remain closed until the situation improves.
The IMD will continue to update the public on rainfall intensity and the duration of the alert. Citizens are encouraged to follow official channels for real‑time information and to heed any evacuation orders issued by local officials.
A red alert signals that the weather conditions are likely to cause severe flooding and waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas and along riverbanks. Residents are advised to avoid traveling on roads that may be submerged and to secure loose objects that could become hazards.
Local authorities have been notified and are coordinating with emergency services to monitor river levels and to deploy rapid response teams if necessary. Schools and offices in affected districts have been asked to remain closed until the situation improves.
The IMD will continue to update the public on rainfall intensity and the duration of the alert. Citizens are encouraged to follow official channels for real‑time information and to heed any evacuation orders issued by local officials.