Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: A cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure system are expected to bring light to moderate thundershowers to South Bengal and heavy rain to North Bengal on August 10
On August 10, South Bengal districts and Kolkata will likely get light to moderate rain with thunderstorms. Some North Bengal districts might see gusty winds and heavy showers. A cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure belt over South Bengal are making monsoon conditions favourable across the state.
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Kolkata and Surrounding Areas Weather
Kolkata's sky will remain mostly cloudy. There's a chance of moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. Today's maximum temperature will be around 32°C and the minimum will be near 27°C. High humidity will cause stuffy, uncomfortable weather if it doesn't rain.
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Other Districts of South Bengal
The Alipore weather department predicts that almost all districts in South Bengal will receive some amount of rain on August 10. Districts like Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, and East and West Medinipur have the highest chance of moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms.
Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, Bardhaman, and Nadia may experience light to moderate rainfall. Some areas might also see short spells of gusty winds. The maximum temperature in South Bengal districts will hover between 31°C and 33°C, while the minimum will be between 26°C and 28°C.
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Situation in North Bengal Districts
The monsoon will be slightly more intense in North Bengal, and a special weather alert has been issued. Malda, and North and South Dinajpur are forecasted to have gusty winds (storms) and intense thundershowers starting from the morning of August 10 for the next 24 hours.
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Temperature in Hilly Areas
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar—these districts in the hills and Dooars region—will continue to receive light to moderate rainfall. Some places might also see isolated heavy showers. The temperature in the plains of North Bengal will be between 29°C and 31°C, while it will be much lower (20°C to 24°C) in the hilly areas.
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General Precautions
People are advised to stay in safe, concrete shelters during thunderstorms and avoid standing under open skies or trees. Heavy rain may cause temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas of Kolkata and some district towns, which could disrupt traffic.
