Bengal Weather Updates: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For THESE Districts Till October 2; Check Forecast For Kolkata

Bengal Weather Update: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert across Bengal from Friday, September 26, to Thursday, October 2.  According to the Meteorological Department, the cause of this widespread rainfall is due to a low-pressure system that has formed over the Bay of Bengal. 

The pressure system is currently moving towards the coast of Odisha. For the pandal hoppers in Kolkata and across the state, umbrellas and raincoats may become as essential as new festive attire this year. Meanwhile, for the people of North Bengal, incessant rain could throw a wrench in their travel plans.

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Here’s How The Durga Puja Week Will Be For The People Of Bengal:

September 27: Light to moderate rain is expected at some places. Heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) could affect Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Alipurduar, South 24 Parganas, East, and West Midnapore. Thunderstorms with gusty winds (30–40 km/h) are also likely in a few districts.

September 28: Scattered showers are expected, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) likely in Malda, North and South Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling, along with North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, and Jhargram. 

September 29: A few places will see light to moderate rain, with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) expected over Malda and South Dinajpur, along with South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Bankura, and East Burdwan. 

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September 30: Rain is forecasted at scattered locations, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) in Malda, North and South Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling. North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Murshidabad are also expected to receive similar weather conditions. 

October 1: Widespread showers with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) are likely across all districts of the state.

October 2: Heavy rain (7–11 cm) is likely in Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Kolkata, Hooghly, and Jhargram. Most other areas will receive light to moderate showers, with the possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) at one or two places in each district.