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Odisha Fishermen Warned Against Sea Entry Due to Heavy Rain Forecast
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 05:32 AM
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Fishermen along Odisha's northern coast have been advised not to venture into the Bay of Bengal from June 18 to June 21 due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Fishermen in the northern coastal regions of Odisha have been issued a warning against venturing into the sea. The advisory, effective from June 18 to June 21, comes in anticipation of heavy rainfall and strong winds expected over the Bay of Bengal.
The Fisheries Department in Balasore district's Bhograi and Chandaneswar areas has utilized public announcement systems to disseminate the warnings. Specific coastal stretches, including Udaypur to Talsari, Bichitrapur, and the Kirtania river mouth in Bhograi block, are particularly highlighted.
Coastal residents in low-lying areas have also been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts turbulent sea conditions due to the adverse weather, prompting authorities to advise against unnecessary movement near the coast until conditions improve.
The Fisheries Department in Balasore district's Bhograi and Chandaneswar areas has utilized public announcement systems to disseminate the warnings. Specific coastal stretches, including Udaypur to Talsari, Bichitrapur, and the Kirtania river mouth in Bhograi block, are particularly highlighted.
Coastal residents in low-lying areas have also been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts turbulent sea conditions due to the adverse weather, prompting authorities to advise against unnecessary movement near the coast until conditions improve.