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Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms Forecast for Bengal Districts Till Next Week

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata has forecast rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts of South and North Bengal for the coming days. Heavy rainfall is specifically predicted until Monday in five North Bengal districts: Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar. A weakened cyclonic circulation and an active trough are drawing moisture from the Bay of Bengal, creating favourable conditions for continued precipitation. While South Bengal, including Kolkata, is expected to see scattered showers, the intensity may increase in several districts from Sunday.

Key Points: West Bengal Rain Forecast: Thunderstorms Till Monday

  • Heavy rain in 5 North Bengal districts
  • Thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 50 km/h
  • Rainfall to persist across Bengal until Wednesday
  • Kolkata records above-normal temperatures
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Met Office predicts rain across West Bengal till Monday

Met Office predicts heavy rain in North Bengal and thunderstorms across South Bengal districts, including Kolkata, until next Wednesday. Details inside.

"conditions are favourable for thunderstorms and rainfall across the districts of both north and south Bengal - met department official"

Kolkata, March 14

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata's Alipore on Saturday predicted rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds across several districts of South Bengal, including Kolkata, for the next few days.

The impact of the rainfall is expected to be relatively more in north Bengal as heavy rain is anticipated in a few districts of the region, while the remaining areas may experience light to moderate rainfall.

According to the forecast, heavy rainfall is likely until next Monday in the five districts of north Bengal, namely, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar.

The remaining districts will experience light to moderate rainfall. This may be accompanied by gusty winds, with speeds expected to range between 40 and 50 kilometres per hour, according to the weather office.

It has been reported that these weather conditions are expected to persist across north Bengal, to varying degrees, until next Wednesday.

"The cyclonic circulation situated over Bangladesh and its adjoining areas-specifically over Gangetic West Bengal, has weakened somewhat. However, the associated trough of low pressure remains active around it. This system extends from 1.5 kilometres to 4.5 kilometres above sea level. Under its influence, a significant amount of moisture is being drawn inland from the Bay of Bengal," said a met department official.

As a result, conditions are favourable for thunderstorms and rainfall across the districts of both north and south Bengal.

While not as intense as in north Bengal, rainfall is expected to continue in south Bengal as well. However, there is no prediction of heavy rainfall in South Bengal. Scattered showers are expected to persist across several districts.

Starting tomorrow (Sunday), rainfall intensity may increase in the East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Nadia, Murshidabad, Purulia, Bankura and Birbhum districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in these places. This advisory remains in effect until Tuesday for the time being.

However, some districts may continue to experience rain on Wednesday as well. On Saturday, light rainfall is possible in Birbhum and Murshidabad, and there is also a possibility of rain in Jhargram and West Midnapore districts.

In Kolkata and its surrounding areas, the minimum temperature recorded on Friday was 26.02 degrees Celsius, which is 3.6 degrees higher than normal. The maximum temperature stood at 33.7 degrees Celsius, 0.1 degrees higher than normal.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to know Kolkata will only get scattered showers. The humidity has been unbearable! This rain should bring some relief. Just hope the drainage systems in the city can handle it and we don't end up with waterlogged streets like last time.
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Suresh O
As someone from Jalpaiguri, we are used to this weather pattern. The mention of gusty winds 40-50 kmph is a bit concerning though. Authorities should ensure old trees near power lines are trimmed to avoid outages. Stay safe, everyone in North Bengal!
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Andrew M
The technical explanation about the cyclonic circulation and trough is fascinating. It shows how interconnected our weather systems are with Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal. Great reporting to include that detail.
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Meera T
Hope the Met department's prediction holds. Sometimes the forecasts change by the hour. 🤞 Parents in Murshidabad, please keep children indoors if there's lightning. The temperature is still above normal, so this rain is very welcome.
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: While the district-wise breakdown is good, it would be more helpful for commuters if the forecast included likely timings (morning/evening) for thunderstorms in places like the Burdwan districts. Planning travel becomes easier.
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Nisha Z

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