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The Met office has provided a weather forecast for Durga Puja in Bengal, promising clear skies for the first two days. Revellers can expect mild conditions initially, with a low-pressure system potentially bringing heavy rain from Wednesday night. Kolkata and surrounding districts are likely to experience significant rainfall during the latter part of the festival. Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for some north Bengal districts, adding an element of meteorological complexity to the celebrations.

Key Points: Durga Puja Bengal Weather Update No Heavy Rain First Days

  • Met office confirms mild weather for early Durga Puja days
  • Low-pressure area expected to bring rain from Wednesday night
  • Kolkata and south Bengal districts likely to experience heavy rainfall
  • Thunderstorm warnings issued for north Bengal districts
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Met office rules out heavy rain on first two days of Durga Puja in Bengal, revellers throng puja mandaps

Met office predicts clear skies for Durga Puja's initial days, with potential heavy rain later in the festival week

"There is no possibility of heavy rain till Ashtami - Met Department Official"

Kolkata, Sep 28

In a relief to Durga Puja revellers in Kolkata, the Met office on Sunday ruled out heavy rain for the next two days, though there is the possibility of isolated light showers in a few areas of the state capital.

However, the weather will change from Wednesday night (Navami) as a low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal, which will bring heavy rain in Kolkata on Thursday (Dashami) and Friday.

On Sunday (Shasthi), the sky cleared in the morning, bringing a festive mood to the city. Puja revellers thronged Durga puja mandaps across the city as there was no rain. However, scattered light rain is likely later in the day in some areas of the city.

A Met Department official said: "There is no possibility of heavy rain till Ashtami (Tuesday). Another low-pressure area will form again on the day of Navami (Wednesday). Due to this, heavy rains will occur in all south Bengal districts, including Kolkata, on the days of Dashami and Ekadashi. The low-pressure area on the day of Navami will cause rough seas. Fishermen have been advised not to venture in the sea from October 1."

According to the forecast, there is little chance of rain in south Bengal on Monday and Tuesday. However, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Kolkata, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, and Jhargram districts from Thursday.

At the same time, a thunderstorm warning has been issued in five districts of north Bengal on Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms are likely in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda districts. Rain will subside in north Bengal from Monday, but rain with thunderstorms is likely in all districts on Wednesday, and will increase from Thursday.

Meanwhile, Sunday's minimum temperature in Kolkata was 27.8 degrees. The maximum temperature on Saturday was 32.6 degrees.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Good planning by organizers to have major events on first two days. Dashami immersion might get affected though. Hope the administration has backup plans.
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Rohit P
Typical Kolkata weather during Puja! Always this uncertainty. But at least we get two good days for pandal hopping. Bhalo khobor! 😊
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Sarah B
As someone visiting Kolkata for the first time during Durga Puja, this weather update is really helpful. Can plan my sightseeing accordingly.
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Vikram M
While the forecast is helpful, I wish Met department could be more accurate. Last year they predicted clear weather and it rained heavily on Saptami.
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Ananya R
Shubho Mahalaya! Weather gods are kind this year. Two dry days means we can enjoy the beautiful pandals without umbrella hassles. Durga Maa ki kripa! ✨

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