Fishermen warned not to go into the sea after depression alert
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Bhubaneswar (ANI): After the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning of possible depression over West Central Bay of Bengal around November 16, Odisha’s Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) sent letters to seven district collectors warning fishermen. The letter has been written. In those districts, instructions have been given not to go into the sea after November 15.
The letter reads, “As per the IMD weather bulletin at 1330 hrs on 13 November, the upper air cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea extends up to the mid tropospheric level, curving south-westwards with height.” The letter mentioned that a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours, and move west-northwestwards and cross west central Bay of Bengal around November 16.
The above is likely to turn into a depression. , “Under the influence of the anticipated low pressure area and its further intensification, very likely cyclonic weather with strong surface wind speed of 45-55 kmph over West Central Bay of Bengal on 16-17 November,” the letter mentioned. Is.” It said fishermen are advised not to venture into the mentioned area after November 15 and should return to the coast before the morning of November 15. It said the Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development will ensure communication of warning or warning messages to fishermen. (ANI)