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Bengal Weather Update:  While the monsoon season has officially concluded in India, the weather conditions in West Bengal have returned to what is most similar to peak monsoon season. A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has triggered heavy rainfall in a major part of West Bengal, and according to the Alipore centre of the India Meteorological Department, the rain is likely to continue for the next few days.

Kolkata Weather Update: Orange Alert As Rai, Thunderstorms Likely To Hit

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph in Kolkata. The city’s seven-day forecast indicates more spells of rain and thunderstorms extending into next week, with the heaviest activity expected through October 4.
 

Bengal Weather Update: Southern Districts On Alert Till Oct 7

A low-pressure system is expected to bring significant rainfall to South Bengal, with most districts likely experiencing light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Specifically:
 
- Heavy Rainfall Alert: Isolated areas in Birbhum district may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall today.
 
- Districts Under Watch: East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia, South 24 Parganas, Murshidabad, East and West Burdwan, and Bankura districts are forecast to experience heavy rainfall at one or two places today and Friday.
 
- Weather Conditions: Thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected, with wind speeds potentially reaching 30-40 km/h.
 
- The rainfall is likely to continue over the next few days, with the Meteorological Office closely monitoring the situation.

North Bengal Weather News: Low-Pressure To Trigger Heavy Rain

North Bengal is expected to experience significant rainfall today, with varying levels of intensity across different districts. Here's a breakdown of the forecast:
 
Orange Alert
   - Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar districts are under an orange alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, with amounts ranging from 7-20 cm.
 
Yellow Alert

   - Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, and North Dinajpur districts are under a yellow alert, signifying heavy rainfall.
 
   - South Dinajpur and Malda districts can expect light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
 

Bengal Weather Forecast: Alert Till Oct 7 For Rain, Thunderstorms

The rain conditions will intensify in northern districts, with the majority of districts shifting to an orange alert from October 4 to October 6, while the alerts will be removed from October 8, with weather conditions getting back to normal. A similar weather pattern will be followed in the southern districts.