A fresh spell of monsoon rain is set to intensify across South Bengal, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy showers and thunderstorms in Kolkata and several neighbouring districts over the next few days.
According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, a strong cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh, along with the monsoon trough, is expected to create one of the strongest rain bands of the season. The weather system is likely to affect Kolkata and South Bengal between July 10 and July 13.
Meteorologists have indicated that Kolkata is likely to receive heavy rainfall on Friday, with some places expected to witness intense rain within a short duration.
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IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in South Bengal
The active weather system could trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds and strong thunderstorms in several districts.
The districts expected to be affected include:
Kolkata
Howrah
Hooghly
North 24 Parganas
South 24 Parganas
Purba Medinipur
Paschim Medinipur
Jhargram
Bankura
Purulia
The Alipore Meteorological Department has said that parts of South Bengal may receive nearly 150 mm of rainfall over the next four days.
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North Bengal under red alert
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected across North Bengal on Thursday and Friday.
The IMD has issued a red alert for the following districts:
Darjeeling
Kalimpong
Alipurduar
Cooch Behar
Jalpaiguri
The department has warned that persistent rainfall may trigger landslides in the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills. There is also a possibility that the Teesta, Torsa and Jaldhaka rivers could rise above the danger mark, increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
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Orange and yellow alerts issued
An orange alert has been issued for Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur for the next two days.
The IMD has also indicated that rainfall activity is likely to reduce between Saturday and Monday. Even so, a yellow alert will remain in effect across large parts of North Bengal during this period.
FAQs:
Will it rain heavily in Kolkata this week?
Yes, the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in Kolkata on Friday as an active monsoon system strengthens over South Bengal.
Which districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall in West Bengal?
Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura and Purulia are likely to receive heavy rain.