Heavy Rainfall Likely Across Bengal Due to Twin Cyclonic Circulations During Durga Puja Festivities
As Durga Puja festivities begin in Bengal, weather concerns have surfaced due to twin cyclonic circulations affecting the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across the state, with both North and South Bengal experiencing varying degrees of precipitation.
While the low-pressure system has slightly weakened, the active monsoon trough and two cyclonic circulations will bring heavy rains to several districts. One cyclonic system is currently located in the northern part of Gangetic West Bengal, while another is positioned over the west-central Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast. Together, these weather systems are expected to cause significant rainfall across Bengal.
Heavy Rain Expected in North and South Bengal:
According to the latest weather forecast, northern Bengal, including districts like Cooch Behar, Malda, and South Dinajpur, is likely to witness heavy rain with thunderstorms. In South Bengal, districts such as Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Murshidabad will also experience rainfall, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
The twin cyclonic circulations will intensify the rainfall over both regions, and the Alipore weather office has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Kolkata and four other districts. While no formal alerts have been issued for other districts, the situation remains dynamic.
Heavy Rainfall Likely Across Bengal Due to Twin Cyclonic Circulations During Durga Puja Festivities
Kolkata and Surrounding Areas to Witness Thunderstorms:
The IMD has forecasted mostly cloudy skies with rain for Kolkata and the surrounding areas. Heavy downpours are likely in several districts, including the North and South 24 Parganas, and thunderstorms may occur in isolated pockets. While no other areas are on high alert, residents are advised to stay updated on weather reports.
Weather to Improve Next Week:
The weather conditions are expected to improve from Monday onwards. From Monday to Friday, there is no significant threat of heavy rain, and only scattered light rain may occur in some districts. The IMD suggests that while the monsoon trough remains active, rainfall will gradually decrease in intensity as the twin cyclonic systems weaken.
Despite the persistent rainfall, the maximum temperature in Kolkata has dropped due to the recent downpours, with Sunday’s lowest temperature recorded at 25.4°C, 0.4°C below normal. On Saturday, the city’s maximum temperature reached 30.1°C, 2.7°C below normal.
As the Durga Puja celebrations continue, weather conditions remain a key concern across Bengal. Residents are urged to take precautions, especially in regions prone to heavy rainfall, as the twin cyclonic systems continue to influence the weather. However, the outlook for the coming week shows signs of improvement, bringing some relief to the ongoing festivities.
