Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Red Alert Issued For THESE Places; Forecast Issued For Heavy Rain

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has put South Bengal on high alert. The weather office has issued a red alert for heavy rains in Gangetic West Bengal and Kolkata

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Red Alert Issued

The Alipore Met office has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rain in Gangetic West Bengal and Kolkata for Monday, 17th August 2026. A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal and the nearby West Bengal-Odisha coast is causing this bad weather in South Bengal's districts.

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Forecast for Kolkata And Adjoining Areas

Kolkata, Howrah, and Hooghly will see completely cloudy skies from the morning. The cities will get spells of moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms all day. Some low-lying areas might face temporary waterlogging.

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Temperature

The city's temperature will stay between 27°C and 28°C. With humidity levels expected to be as high as 91% to 94%, the weather will feel quite uncomfortable.

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Winds

Along with the rain, Kolkata could face gusty winds blowing at 60 to 65 km/h. The weather office has also given red and orange alerts for very heavy rain in other districts of South Bengal.

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Very Heavy Rain Forecast

IMD has said that West Medinipur and Jhargram districts might get isolated spells of extremely heavy rainfall. A heavy to very heavy rain alert is also in place for Purulia, Bankura, East Medinipur, East and West Bardhaman, and South 24 Parganas.

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North Bengal Weather

In coastal and western districts, wind speeds could temporarily touch a maximum of 85 km/h. Meanwhile, North Bengal's Malda and Jalpaiguri might get moderate rain today. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar will likely see light to moderate showers.

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Warning For Fishermen

The forecast says rain will get heavier in North Bengal's districts from 18th August. Due to the deep depression and rough seas, fishermen are strictly told not to go into the North Bay of Bengal and the sea near the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast until next Tuesday.

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Thunderstorm Alert

Being outside during the rain can be risky. With a high chance of lightning, people are advised to take shelter in a pucca house. The weather office also suggests unplugging all electrical appliances as a precaution.

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Travel With Caution

The administration is advising people to travel with caution. Heavy rain and strong winds could temporarily disrupt road and rail services, so it's best to be prepared for delays.