Kolkata Weather Latest Update: Rain Expected, Heavy Showers in North Bengal

On July 21, Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal can expect light to moderate rain with thunderstorms. While South Bengal won't get heavy showers, the high humidity means the sticky, uncomfortable feeling will continue.

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West Bengal Weather Forecast

The weather office predicts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms across West Bengal on July 21. South Bengal has no heavy rain alert, but a new low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is pumping in moisture, making it feel very humid.

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The forecast for July 21 says Kolkata and its surrounding areas will see mostly cloudy skies. You can expect a few spells of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms off and on throughout the day.

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There's no forecast for any major storm. The maximum temperature will hover between 33° and 35° Celsius. Because of all the moisture in the air, it will feel very muggy and uncomfortable if it doesn't rain.

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For South Bengal, the weather story is all about moderate rain and that sticky, humid feeling. Light to moderate showers with thunderstorms are likely in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, and Nadia.

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Districts like Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Bardhaman might get a couple of rain spells, but it won't be continuous. Meanwhile, North Bengal is likely to get more intense rain compared to the south.

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The weather office says some parts of Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri districts could see heavy rainfall. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, North and South Dinajpur, and Malda will likely get scattered moderate rain with thunderstorms.

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Here's some advice for everyone: if you hear thunder or see lightning, don't stay in open fields; find shelter under a proper building. Since rain is expected across the state, always carry an umbrella or raincoat. And drink lots of water to avoid dehydration from the muggy heat.