Kolkata Latest Weather Alert: IMD Warns Heavy Rain Expected as Monsoon Activity Intensifies Over Bengal

Just as Bengal was recovering from non-stop rain and waterlogging, another bad weather spell is here. The Met office says both North and South Bengal will see heavy showers this week.

Twin cyclonic circulations to increase rainfall

One cyclonic circulation is over North Bangladesh and another near North-East Bihar. A trough line from Haryana to Assam is also adding to the moisture. This will increase rainfall across Bengal, including Kolkata. An orange alert is now active for 7 South Bengal districts.

Heavy rain in Kolkata on Monday-Tuesday

The city is expecting heavy rain on Monday, which will continue till Tuesday. Gusty winds at 30-40 km/h are also likely. The sky has been overcast since morning, and the heat had also gone up in the last two days due to a dry spell.

Orange alert in Murshidabad and Purba Bardhaman

The weather office has put these two South Bengal districts on an orange alert for very heavy rainfall, signalling a serious weather situation.

Yellow alert in seven southern districts

Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, and Birbhum are under a yellow alert for scattered heavy showers. Other districts can expect light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.

Storm and rain alert in North Bengal too

On Monday, a yellow alert is active for all North Bengal districts, from Darjeeling to Malda. The forecast predicts heavy rain for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar on Tuesday, with a fresh alert possible for Kalimpong on Friday.

Temperature above normal, discomfort will increase

On Sunday, Kolkata's minimum temperature was 28.4°C, which is 1.5 degrees above normal. The temperature will stay around the same level on Monday, meaning the sticky, humid feeling will continue.