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Red Alert for South Bengal as Depression Forms, Kolkata Weather Update
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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A red alert has been issued for South Bengal as a depression forms over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department to warn residents of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Kolkata region.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for South Bengal after a depression developed over the Bay of Bengal. The alert covers the Kolkata metropolitan area and surrounding districts, urging residents to stay prepared for heavy rainfall and possible flooding.
Meteorologists predict that the system will bring sustained winds of up to 70 km/h and rainfall totals exceeding 200 mm in some parts of the region. Local authorities have been advised to activate emergency response plans and ensure that drainage systems are clear.
Residents are advised to secure loose objects, avoid low-lying areas, and stay updated through official weather bulletins. The IMD will continue to monitor the depression’s movement and issue further advisories as needed.
Meteorologists predict that the system will bring sustained winds of up to 70 km/h and rainfall totals exceeding 200 mm in some parts of the region. Local authorities have been advised to activate emergency response plans and ensure that drainage systems are clear.
Residents are advised to secure loose objects, avoid low-lying areas, and stay updated through official weather bulletins. The IMD will continue to monitor the depression’s movement and issue further advisories as needed.