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Kolkata Weather: Parts of South Bengal may receive light rain over the next 24 hours, though the overall weather is expected to remain mostly dry and will not affect Kali Puja or Diwali celebrations, the Alipore Meteorological Office said on Sunday.

According to officials, light rain or thundershowers may occur in isolated areas of North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur between Sunday noon and Monday morning. However, from Monday afternoon onwards, the weather is likely to turn dry, ensuring clear skies for festive events.

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A yellow alert has been issued for parts of the four districts, though no heavy rainfall has been predicted. The Met department confirmed that north Bengal districts are unlikely to receive any rainfall.

Dry Weather To Prevail After Monday

While light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected in coastal areas on Sunday, the rest of South Bengal will witness partly cloudy skies. From Tuesday onwards, the sky is expected to remain clear and sunny with no chances of rain.

Possible Low Pressure Formation In Bay of Bengal

Meteorologists said a cyclonic circulation has formed over the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Islands. Owing to this system, a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around October 21. The system may gradually intensify into a depression within the next 48 hours, potentially bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms in some parts of the state later in the week.

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Bengal Weather Forecast For The Coming Days

On October 20, southern parts of Bengal are expected to see cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms. Cloudy weather will continue on October 21 and 22, followed by thunderstorms and rain in southern and adjoining central regions on October 23 and 24. By October 25, scattered showers are likely across several districts.

Temperature Changes Expected

The movement of clouds from the Bay of Bengal will cause a slight rise in temperatures. The maximum temperature may increase from 30–31 degrees Celsius to around 33–34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to rise from 21 degrees Celsius to 23–24 degrees Celsius, according to the Met office.

(With Inputs From PTI)

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