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Changes in monsoon strength affects marine productivity in Bay of Bengal • Apr. 28, 2025, 8:13 PM ET (The Hindu)

As mercury touches 41.5°C at Kalaikunda, IMD issues heatwave alert in Bengal • Apr. 25, 2025, 3:42 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Chattogram-Sandwip ferry service may be suspended from Sunday amid rough sea conditions • Apr. 21, 2025, 6:37 AM ET (Daily Star)

India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power • Apr. 13, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

Uttar Pradesh: 22 killed in rain-related incidents • Apr. 11, 2025, 3:49 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

Coast of Cinque Island, Andamam Islands, Bay of Bengal.

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