Kolkata is set for thunderstorms and moderate rain today as the IMD forecasts widespread showers across West Bengal. Heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for several South Bengal districts, while parts of North Bengal remain under an Orange warning for very heavy rain.
Dark clouds covered Kolkata on Sunday morning, with the city waking up to gloomy skies and no sunshine. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain across both North and South Bengal, warning that several districts could witness heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Gusty winds are also expected to accompany thunderstorms in many places.
Kolkata weather today: Cloudy skies and thunderstorms likely
According to the IMD, Kolkata is expected to remain mostly cloudy throughout Sunday. The city may receive light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms during the day. Weather officials have also indicated that rainfall activity is likely to become more widespread from Monday.
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The minimum temperature in Kolkata on Sunday was recorded at 28.4 degrees Celsius, which is 1.5 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature is expected to touch 32.1 degrees Celsius, around 0.7 degrees below normal.
Heavy rain alert for several South Bengal districts
Rain has been forecast across all districts of South Bengal on Sunday. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Purba Bardhaman, Nadia and Bankura, where intense showers are expected.
Apart from these districts, Birbhum, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, Howrah and several neighbouring areas may also experience scattered rain and thunderstorms. Gusty winds could accompany the showers in many places.
The weather office has further indicated that rainfall is expected to increase across several parts of South Bengal from the beginning of next week.
Orange alert in North Bengal as very heavy rain expected
North Bengal is likely to continue receiving heavy to very heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued an Orange alert for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, warning of the possibility of very heavy rain.
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The forecast also suggests that Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri could receive heavy rainfall from Monday onward.
IMD advises caution
With heavy rain expected across several districts, the weather department has advised people in the affected areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions while travelling or stepping outdoors.
FAQs:
Which districts are under the IMD heavy rain alert in West Bengal today?
The IMD has issued heavy rain alerts for Purba Bardhaman, Nadia and Bankura, while Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar are under an Orange alert.
What is the weather forecast for Kolkata today?
Kolkata is expected to witness cloudy skies with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, with rainfall likely to increase from Monday.