Heavy rain forecast in North Bengal till Aug 5; scattered showers to continue in south
Kolkata, Aug 2
The Meteorological Office on Sunday predicted heavy rain in North Bengal till August 5 and light to moderate rain in South Bengal for the next few days.
According to a Met Department official, a low-pressure area and an active southwest monsoon axis are located in the southeast of Rajasthan, due to which moisture is entering the state from the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several districts of North Bengal till Wednesday (August 5).
Five districts, namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar, may receive 7 to 20 centimetres of rainfall. Heavy rainfall is also predicted in North Dinajpur district for a few days. Heavy rainfall is likely in Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts on Thursday (August 6). There is a possibility of scattered rain in all districts of North Bengal on Friday (August 7).
Meanwhile, favourable rain conditions will also continue in South Bengal. There is a possibility of thunderstorms with gusty winds in South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Bankura, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Murshidabad and Birbhum districts in the next few days starting this day. Officials stated that gusty winds could reach speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour.
On Monday, a warning of heavy rain has been issued in North 24 Parganas, Nadia and Murshidabad districts. At the same time, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in all districts of South Bengal. On Wednesday, heavy rain may occur in Birbhum, Murshidabad and East Burdwan districts.
On the other hand, on Friday (August 7), the Met Office has predicted heavy rain in South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura and Purulia districts.
The maximum temperature in Kolkata and its surrounding areas on Saturday was 32.07 degrees Celsius, which is 00.02 degrees higher than normal. The minimum temperature was 28 degrees Celsius, 01.04 degrees higher than normal. The relative humidity was a maximum of 94 per cent and a minimum of 71 per cent.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's good for the environment but we in Kolkata are also getting intense heat and humidity with this weather. The maximum temperature of 32 degrees doesn't seem high but with 94% humidity, it's like a sauna. Please take care of your health, everyone. Keep hydrated!
I appreciate the detailed forecast, but I've seen these predictions go wrong many times. Let's wait and watch how accurate this is. I genuinely hope the heavy rain helps with the water scarcity issues we've been facing in the region. Good to see the Met Department providing specific district-wise details.
Be careful in the hilly areas! Last year, Darjeeling had massive landslides-related issues. The NDRF and SDRF should be in alert mode. A little preparation can save so many lives. 🙏 Praying for everyone's safety in North Bengal.
This much rain in 2 days can disrupt the daily life of poor families. I just hope the civic authorities manage the drainage systems well. It's already tough for people living in low-lying areas around Kolkata.
I love the monsoons! The kids can be home but no school for them? 😂 Cricket on the streets will be cancelled but the smell of rain and hot chai with pakoras makes everything better. Stay safe everyone! ☔
N Nitin Z