Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Heavy Rain Alert Issued Due To Low Pressure

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: A low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal has made the southwest monsoon super active in West Bengal. Because of this, the Alipur Met department is predicting heavy to very heavy rains

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Southwest Monsoon to Remain Active

Today is Monday, 24th August 2026. A low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal will keep the southwest monsoon active across West Bengal, including Kolkata. The Alipur Met department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts due to this system.

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Kolkata's Weather and Temperature

Kolkata's sky will be mostly cloudy all day, with spells of rain and thunderstorms expected. The city's maximum temperature will be between 31.5°C and 33°C, while the minimum will hover around 27.6°C to 28°C.

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Humidity and Discomfort

The air has very high relative humidity, between 84% and 95%. This means if it doesn't rain, the weather will feel extremely stuffy and uncomfortable. There's a high chance of a few spells of heavy or moderate thundershowers in Kolkata, especially from the afternoon into the evening.

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South Bengal's Weather Situation

The low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal is moving towards Odisha and the adjoining Gangetic West Bengal. This will bring more rain to the coastal and western districts of South Bengal. A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for Purulia, Bankura, and Jhargram districts today.

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Scattered Rain and Gusty Winds

Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, and East and West Medinipur can expect light to moderate rain. These areas might also see gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph. The remaining districts will also have cloudy skies with a chance of light rain.

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North Bengal's Weather Situation

The monsoon is fully active in the hilly and Dooars regions of North Bengal, bringing a warning for heavy to very heavy rain today. The Met office has issued a forecast for very heavy rainfall in Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar districts for today and tomorrow.

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Rain in Hilly Regions

The Met department has also forecast heavy rain with thunderstorms for Kalimpong and Darjeeling districts. Meanwhile, North and South Dinajpur and Malda districts will generally have cloudy skies with light to moderate scattered rainfall.

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Special Warning for Fishermen

The low-pressure system will make the North Bay of Bengal very rough. Coastal areas could experience strong winds of 35 to 45 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph. Because of this, the Met department has banned fishermen from going into the sea until 24th August.