The Indian Meteorological Department (Met)  on Tuesday predicted that squally weather conditions along with rain will prevail in the coastal districts of West Bengal from May 24.

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It warned fishermen not to venture into deep seas from May 23 due to the formation of a low pressure area in Bay of Bengal and its subsequent intensification into a depression.

Owing to the low pressure area, squally weather conditions, with wind speed above 45 kmph, may prevail in the coastal districts of West Bengal – Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas - from May 24, the Met department said.

These districts may also witness thunderstorms till May 25, it said.