Kolkata woke up to a mix of sunshine, clouds and intermittent rain on Saturday as the IMD predicted more showers across parts of South Bengal. Although heavy rainfall is not expected in the city for now, North Bengal remains under a heavy to very heavy rain alert, with a fresh Bay of Bengal weather system likely to develop next week.
The weather office has also indicated that another low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on August 8. It could strengthen into a deep depression, increasing the possibility of widespread heavy rainfall across West Bengal next week.
Will Kolkata receive rain today?
Kolkata woke up to a mix of sunshine and cloudy skies on Saturday. According to the IMD, the city is unlikely to experience heavy rainfall today.
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However, light to moderate rain may occur at isolated places during the day. High moisture levels in the atmosphere, coupled with periods of bright sunshine, are expected to keep humidity high, making weather conditions uncomfortable for residents.
South Bengal weather forecast
No heavy rainfall has been forecast for South Bengal on Saturday. Even so, several districts are expected to receive scattered light to moderate showers.
The districts most likely to witness rainfall include:
West Burdwan
Birbhum
Murshidabad
Nadia
North 24 Parganas
South 24 Parganas
The IMD has indicated that rainfall activity could become more intense from next week if the developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal gains strength.
North Bengal under heavy rain alert
North Bengal is expected to continue receiving heavy to very heavy rainfall, with wet conditions likely to persist into next week.
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Authorities have issued a special alert for the region’s hilly areas due to the possibility of intense rainfall. Low-lying areas may also face the risk of waterlogging and flooding if the rain continues over the coming days.
Bay of Bengal low pressure to be monitored
The weather department has said that a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on August 8. If it intensifies into a deep depression, rainfall activity is expected to increase across West Bengal, raising the likelihood of heavy showers in several districts during the coming week.
FAQs:
Will Kolkata receive heavy rain next week?
The IMD says a fresh low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal could increase rainfall across Kolkata and parts of West Bengal next week.
Why has the IMD issued a heavy rain alert for North Bengal?
North Bengal is expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, raising the risk of waterlogging and flooding in vulnerable areas.