Key Points

Kolkata will experience humid conditions with possible light rain till Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected in North Bengal districts like Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. A low-pressure system may intensify into a depression later this week. Residents should prepare for continued discomfort due to high humidity levels.

Key Points: Humid Weather to Persist in Kolkata Till Monday With Rain Likely

  • Light rain expected in Kolkata till Monday
  • Heavy showers forecast in North Bengal districts
  • High humidity causing discomfort despite normal temperatures
  • Depression likely to form in Bay of Bengal later this week
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Humid weather to persist in Kolkata till Monday; rain likely in parts of Bengal

Kolkata faces high humidity with light rain expected, while heavy showers likely in North Bengal districts. Stay updated on weather forecasts.

"The weather over Kolkata has cleared, but discomfort will persist due to high humidity. – MeT Department Official"

Kolkata, Aug 10

The Meteorological (MeT) office has forecast more rain over South Bengal districts later this week, as there is a possibility of another depression forming in the Bay of Bengal.

The weather over Kolkata has been clear since Sunday morning. There is a possibility of light rain over the city and its adjoining areas later in the day and on Monday. However, heavy rain is expected to continue in the North Bengal districts.

"The weather over Kolkata has cleared, and there is little possibility of rain till Monday. There is a rise in the discomfort level due to high humidity. Despite the maximum temperature remaining within range, discomfort will be felt throughout the day. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a depression later this week, and there is a possibility that on Wednesday it will bring heavy rain over South Bengal," said a MeT department official.

Meanwhile, heavy rain is likely to occur at several places in the North Bengal district of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar on Sunday. Light to moderate rain with thundershowers is likely in the remaining districts.

On Monday, heavy to very heavy rain is likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar districts. Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Cooch Behar and North Dinajpur districts as well.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar on Tuesday. Heavy rain is likely to occur at some places in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Cooch Behar districts on that day.

According to the weather department, heavy rain is likely at some places in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts on Wednesday and Thursday. Light to moderate rain with thundershowers is likely in most parts of the remaining districts.

Meanwhile, light to moderate rain with thundershowers is likely in some places of South Bengal on Sunday and Monday.

Light to moderate rains with thundershowers have been forecast in most of the southern districts on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Saturday, the maximum temperature in Kolkata was 32.7 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above normal. The minimum temperature was 27.1 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above normal. The relative humidity was 95 per cent and 66 per cent, respectively.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As a farmer in North Bengal, we desperately need this rain. Last month's dry spell damaged our crops. Hope the distribution is even this time and doesn't cause flooding.
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Arjun K
Met department predictions have been quite accurate this monsoon season. Kudos to them! Though I wish they could give more localized forecasts - Kolkata is a big city after all.
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Sarah B
Tourists planning Darjeeling trips this week - please reconsider! The heavy rainfall warnings sound serious. Landslides in the hills can be dangerous. Safety first!
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Vikram M
95% humidity?! No wonder my clothes aren't drying properly. Pro tip: add some salt in the final rinse water to help clothes dry faster in this weather.
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Kavya N
While we complain about humidity in Kolkata, let's spare a thought for our brothers and sisters in North Bengal who might face floods. Authorities should prepare relief measures in advance.

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