West Bengal braces for three consecutive days of thunderstorms and rainfall due to the formation of two weather troughs over the region. The Alipore Meteorological Department has predicted temporary relief from the ongoing heatwave as moist winds from the Bay of Bengal create favorable conditions for rain and thunderstorms.
As per the weather office, one trough extends from Sikkim to North Odisha, passing through Jharkhand and West Bengal. Another trough stretches from Madhya Pradesh to Gangetic West Bengal, crossing through Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. These systems are drawing moisture-laden air inland, significantly increasing the chances of Kalbaisakhi-like weather events.
🌤️ Current Conditions in Kolkata:
Since Wednesday morning, the sky over Kolkata and surrounding areas has remained mostly cloudy. The sun was visible briefly but lacked its usual intensity. Light drizzles were recorded in some parts of the city. While gusty winds swept through on Monday night, there were no significant thunder or lightning events.
Double Troughs Trigger Thunderstorm Alert Over Bengal! Rain, Gusty Winds Likely for Three Days
📆 District-Wise Weather Forecast:
🔸 Wednesday (April 16):
Districts Affected: Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, and North 24 Parganas
Forecast: Thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds of 40–50 km/h
Rainfall: Light to moderate in scattered areas
🔸 Thursday (April 17):
Districts Affected: Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Purulia, and Bankura
Forecast: Thunderstorms with wind speeds of 50–60 km/h
Other districts may experience 40–50 km/h winds and scattered showers
🔸 Friday (April 18):
Districts Affected: Jhargram, South 24 Parganas, East & West Midnapore
Forecast: Thunderstorms with gusts reaching 50–60 km/h
Other areas could see 40–50 km/h winds and brief rainfall
🟡 Yellow Alert in North Bengal:
From Wednesday through Friday, all districts of North Bengal are under a yellow weather alert.
Wednesday & Thursday: Wind speeds could reach 30–50 km/h in some areas
Friday: Rain is likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri only
🌾 Advisory for Farmers & Residents:
Avoid harvesting or drying crops in open fields
Keep livestock and equipment in safe shelters
Stay indoors during lightning and thunderstorms; avoid trees and open fields