As West Bengal heads towards the Assembly Election Results 2026, untimely rains have taken over the riverine plains. According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, the heavy intensity of storms will continue in the districts of North and South Bengal until next Wednesday.
As the Kalbaisakhi enters the state, hail and torrential rainfall warnings have been issued in several districts. During this time, light-to-moderate rains along with strong winds with thunderstorms are likely to occur everywhere. However, the situation will improve somewhat from Wednesday onwards, and the weather will gradually become dry by Thursday.
According to the weather department, on Sunday, the minimum temperature in Kolkata was recorded to be 22.4 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature reached 32.0 degrees Celsius yesterday. Humidity-related discomfort also persists as the amount of water vapour in the air is between 67 and 98 percent. The amount of rainfall in the last few hours has reached 11.3 millimeters.
Thunderstorms And Rainfall Are Expected In South Bengal
The wet and stormy weather is expected to intensify further in the districts of South Bengal starting on Monday. According to the weather department's forecast, strong winds with a speed of 50 to 60 km/h are likely in Bankura, Howrah, East and West Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas, and Jhargram. A Kalbaisakhi warning has also been issued in the rest of the districts of South Bengal, including Kolkata.
There is a strong possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Malda on Monday, when the speed of the storm can reach 60 km/h. Although the intensity of the rain will decrease slightly on Tuesday, districts like Purulia, Bankura, and Medinipur are likely to continue with Kalbaisakhi-like conditions. Scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph are likely to hit the state until Wednesday.
How Is The Weather Condition In North Bengal?
A heavy rainfall alert has been issued in the areas of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri from Sunday. Thunderstorms and gusty winds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour are possible in all districts of North Bengal. There is a possibility of scattered heavy rains, especially in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar.
Scattered thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds will continue in the hill districts until Tuesday. The Meteorological Department has advised the general public to stay in safe places during thunderstorms. However, clear skies with sun rays from Wednesday onwards and sunshine are expected.