Bay of Bengal

India 2026 monsoon rainfall intensifies across regions

360 clusters · 322 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Odisha hit by heavy rainfall as low-pressure system moves over Bay of Bengal

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

Air India incident triggers nationwide pilot drug testing

14 clusters · 185 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: DGCA orders pilot drug testing in India amid SpiceJet financial scrutiny

Following the 4 August 2026 Air India flight AI2379 incident, where an Airbus A320neo dropped 300 feet and injured approximately 24 people, the pilot-in-command tested positive for marijuana. In response, Air India expan

Heavy rainfall and weather alerts in Odisha

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Odisha weather warning issued for week-long rainfall

In late August, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for six districts in Odisha, including Sundargarh and Sambalpur, due to heavy rainfall from a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. For

MV Ocean Winner sinking and search for missing crew

5 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Marine engineer missing after MV Ocean Winner shipwreck off Odisha coast

The search and rescue operation for the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner has been terminated, with 22 crew members presumed dead. The vessel, which was carrying approximately 72,000 metric tonnes of iron ore,

Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

34 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu rainfall provides relief from heat across 12 districts

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

Ongoing search operations for missing fishermen in India

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Andhra Pradesh fishermen return home after 25 days missing at sea

Search operations continue across Indian waters for multiple groups of missing fishermen. In Kerala, a multi-agency search involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, coastal police, and the Marine Enforcement Wing has enter

Bangladesh Hilsa fishing industry activity

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Monpura fishermen auction large catfish and Hilsa

Fishermen in Bangladesh have reported significant catches of Hilsa and other large fish, providing economic relief to local communities despite recent shortages. In early August, a single trawler near Kuakata captured a

Monsoon weather and thunderstorms in West Bengal

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: India weather: Thunderstorms and rain forecast for Bengaluru and West Bengal

Severe monsoon weather has impacted West Bengal, India, causing fatalities and prompting meteorological warnings. On August 5, lightning strikes in the West Midnapore district killed four women—identified as Tapas Sabra

Bay of Bengal weather systems and intensifying Odisha floods

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Odisha floods: Heavy rains and rising rivers trigger red alert

Weather systems in the Bay of Bengal have prompted maritime and coastal warnings in Sri Lanka and India. Initial advisories focused on hazardous maritime conditions, with Sri Lankan authorities warning fishermen of stron