The depression that had been brewing over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and is now well-marked over the northwest part of the sea. According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, the system is likely to make landfall by Thursday evening between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepupara in Bangladesh.
As of Thursday morning, the depression was positioned:
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100 km south-southeast of Sagar Island
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130 km south-east of Digha
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210 km west-southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh)
🌧️ Rainfall Alerts Across Bengal:
Due to the depression, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in South Bengal districts like Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East Medinipur, East Burdwan, Nadia, and Murshidabad.
Rainfall estimates:
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7–10 cm (Heavy) in some areas
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12–20 cm (Very Heavy) in isolated pockets
On Friday, South Bengal districts could receive 7–11 cm rainfall, after which weather is expected to improve slightly.
🏔️ Red Alert in North Bengal:
The impact will also be felt in North Bengal.
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Red Alert issued for Alipurduar on Friday
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Very heavy rain is also likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar
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Heavy showers expected in North and South Dinajpur, and Malda
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Winds may gust at 40–60 km/h across North Bengal during this period
🌊 High Alert for Coastal & Sea Areas:
The IMD warns of rough to very rough sea conditions from May 28 to May 30 in:
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North and adjoining central Bay of Bengal
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West Bengal, Odisha, and Bangladesh coasts
Wind speed may reach 45–65 km/h. Fishermen are strictly advised not to venture into the sea during this time. Tourists in coastal areas are also urged to remain cautious.
🌡️ Temperature Updates in Kolkata:
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Minimum Temperature on Thursday: 25.8°C (1.4°C below normal)
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Maximum Temperature on Wednesday: 31.4°C (3.7°C below normal)
🌧️ Monsoon Onset Still Awaited in Bengal:
Though monsoon has already advanced into Kerala, its arrival in West Bengal will depend on the movement and dissipation of this depression.