Several districts of South Bengal, including Kolkata, are waterlogged. Heavy rainfall has flooded roads and has disrupted daily life. Amid this, a special alert has been issued in Digha. On Tuesday, due to high tide and incessant rainfall, the sea turned rough, prompting the administration to issue warnings. Announcements are being made along the coast, urging residents of coastal areas to keep essential items ready. The East Midnapore District Disaster Management Department has informed that the administration is fully prepared to tackle any possible natural calamity.
The heavy depression over the Bay of Bengal is gradually moving towards land. Heavy rainfall has been forecast for several coastal districts of the state. To spread awareness, continuous announcements are being made in Digha. Fishermen have been instructed to return from the deep sea, while coastal residents have been advised to keep their important documents safe.
However, there is no need for unnecessary panic, only caution, advised District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Mrityunjay Haldar. He also urged residents to contact the district control room if required. The helpline number is 03228-262728.
The situation over the Bay will become clearer within the next 48 hours. According to the East Midnapore District Disaster Management Department, on Tuesday, the Ramnagar-I block administration carried out awareness campaigns in Digha and nearby coastal areas. Fishermen were again asked to return from the deep sea. Residents were also instructed to keep important documents safe and ensure their mobile phones and emergency lights remain charged.
Despite the warnings, many tourists ventured into the sea on Tuesday. Sushant Kumar Patra, head of the Padima-2 Gram Panchayat under Ramnagar-I block and president of the Digha-Shankarpur Hoteliers’ Association, confirmed that strict alerts have been issued by the district administration. Tourists, however, have been prohibited from entering the sea during high tide.
