The MeT department today forecast heavy rain in most districts of south Bengal, including the metropolis, till tomorrow as the result of a deep depression near the coastal town of Digha in the southern tip of West Bengal.
"A deep depression near Digha will cause heavy rain in most south Bengal districts, including Kolkata," regional MeT Director G C Debnath said.
"The deep depression will cause heavy to very heavy rain in the next two days in Odisha and Jharkhand as well," Debnath said.
While many districts in south Bengal experienced moderate rain and gusty wind since morning owing to the deep depression, Digha recorded the highest rainfall at 38.6 mm.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea owing to rough conditions.
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