South 24 Parganas, Aug. 13 -- The sea at Gangasagar turned extremely turbulent on Thursday due to a deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal, coupled with a new moon high tide, prompting authorities to evacuate pilgrims from the sea beach as a precautionary measure.

Massive waves have been crashing against the river embankments, raising fears of damage to the embankment near the Kapil Muni Ashram.

Realising the gravity of the situation, the Sagar Block Administration swung into action and initiated precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident. Civil Defence personnel began evacuating pilgrims who were bathing at the Gangasagar sea beach and moving them to safer locations.

The administration has been making continuous an...