Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning urging all fishermen along the Odisha coast to strictly avoid venturing into the sea for a crucial three-day period starting this weekend. The IMD forecasts hazardous marine conditions from June 29th to July 1st, 2025. 
The regional weather office predicts the development of squally weather during this period. Winds along and off the Odisha coast will intensify significantly, reaching speeds of 35-45 kilometers per hour (kmph). These winds will frequently gust up to 55 kmph. Such powerful and unpredictable gusts pose a severe threat to all vessels, especially smaller fishing boats.
Consequently, sea conditions will deteriorate rapidly. The IMD expects rough to very rough seas, creating perilous waves and significantly increasing the risk of capsizing, swamping, or loss of control for any boat attempting to operate.
"Safety is paramount," emphasized the IMD bulletin. "Fishermen and coastal communities must not venture into the sea during this period." The department strongly advises everyone dependent on the sea to heed this warning and prioritize their lives. Fishermen should secure their boats properly and remain ashore.
The IMD urges constant vigilance. Coastal residents and fishermen must stay updated with the very latest weather forecasts and warnings issued directly by the IMD or authorized government channels throughout the weekend and early next week. Ignoring these updates could have tragic consequences.
This dangerous marine weather links directly to a developing low-pressure system. This system currently sits over the northwest Bay of Bengal, impacting the adjoining coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. Weather models indicate this system will likely move inland over north Odisha and adjacent areas of Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh in the coming days.
The influence of this weather system extends beyond the sea. The IMD also forecasts widespread rainfall across Odisha starting soon and continuing through at least July 2nd. Districts in north Odisha and neighbouring regions should prepare for periods of heavy rainfall, potentially leading to localized flooding or disruption. Authorities anticipate this land-based rainfall will coincide with the period of dangerous sea conditions.
The IMD confirms it maintains close monitoring of the evolving situation. The department has already disseminated alerts to all relevant state authorities, disaster management teams, and coastal district administrations. These alerts aim to activate preparedness measures and ensure swift response coordination if needed.
Coastal communities face a period of heightened risk. The combined threats of violent squalls at sea and potential heavy rain on land demand serious attention and precaution. Fishermen must absolutely respect the sea ban from June 29th to July 1st. All residents in affected areas should monitor official weather updates closely, secure loose objects near the coast, and avoid unnecessary travel or beach activities during the predicted rough weather. The IMD's warning serves as a crucial directive to safeguard lives and livelihoods along the vulnerable Odisha coastline.
The regional weather office predicts the development of squally weather during this period. Winds along and off the Odisha coast will intensify significantly, reaching speeds of 35-45 kilometers per hour (kmph). These winds will frequently gust up to 55 kmph. Such powerful and unpredictable gusts pose a severe threat to all vessels, especially smaller fishing boats.
Consequently, sea conditions will deteriorate rapidly. The IMD expects rough to very rough seas, creating perilous waves and significantly increasing the risk of capsizing, swamping, or loss of control for any boat attempting to operate.
"Safety is paramount," emphasized the IMD bulletin. "Fishermen and coastal communities must not venture into the sea during this period." The department strongly advises everyone dependent on the sea to heed this warning and prioritize their lives. Fishermen should secure their boats properly and remain ashore.
The IMD urges constant vigilance. Coastal residents and fishermen must stay updated with the very latest weather forecasts and warnings issued directly by the IMD or authorized government channels throughout the weekend and early next week. Ignoring these updates could have tragic consequences.
This dangerous marine weather links directly to a developing low-pressure system. This system currently sits over the northwest Bay of Bengal, impacting the adjoining coasts of Odisha and West Bengal. Weather models indicate this system will likely move inland over north Odisha and adjacent areas of Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh in the coming days.
The influence of this weather system extends beyond the sea. The IMD also forecasts widespread rainfall across Odisha starting soon and continuing through at least July 2nd. Districts in north Odisha and neighbouring regions should prepare for periods of heavy rainfall, potentially leading to localized flooding or disruption. Authorities anticipate this land-based rainfall will coincide with the period of dangerous sea conditions.
The IMD confirms it maintains close monitoring of the evolving situation. The department has already disseminated alerts to all relevant state authorities, disaster management teams, and coastal district administrations. These alerts aim to activate preparedness measures and ensure swift response coordination if needed.
Coastal communities face a period of heightened risk. The combined threats of violent squalls at sea and potential heavy rain on land demand serious attention and precaution. Fishermen must absolutely respect the sea ban from June 29th to July 1st. All residents in affected areas should monitor official weather updates closely, secure loose objects near the coast, and avoid unnecessary travel or beach activities during the predicted rough weather. The IMD's warning serves as a crucial directive to safeguard lives and livelihoods along the vulnerable Odisha coastline.
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