Monsoon to Hit South Bengal from Tuesday! Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Several Districts

After scattered showers on Sunday, the weather in South Bengal remained oppressively hot. Despite overcast skies, the heat was intense on Monday, leaving people sweating. But there is good news ahead—relief is on the way as the monsoon is expected to arrive in South Bengal by Tuesday, according to the Alipore Meteorological Department.

🌧️ Heavy Rain in Kolkata and Surrounding Areas

Starting Tuesday, heavy rainfall is likely in Kolkata, Howrah, North & South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, East & West Midnapore, and Nadia districts. Dense clouds and continuous rainfall for several hours are expected in these areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.

⚠️ Very Heavy Rain Alert for Key Districts

The weather office has issued very heavy rain alerts for several districts including:

• South 24 Parganas

• West Midnapore

• West Bardhaman

• Purulia

• Bankura

• Birbhum

These districts may experience waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas. People are advised to take precautions as intense rainfall could impact daily life and transportation.

🛑 North Bengal Also on Alert

North Bengal is also under weather watch. The Alipore Weather Office has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri. Additionally, Malda, North and South Dinajpur districts may experience significant downpours on Thursday, with rainfall intensity increasing across North Bengal.

📅 7-Day Weather Forecast

• Monday: Partly cloudy skies, high humidity, intense heat.

• Tuesday & Wednesday: Heavy to very heavy rain across South Bengal.

• Thursday: Increased rainfall activity in North Bengal.

• Friday & Saturday: Decreased rainfall intensity, isolated showers.

• Sunday: Heavy rain may return to South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore.

🌦️ Monsoon Set to Enter South Bengal

According to the Met Office, the monsoon trough has reactivated, paving the way for monsoon arrival in the southern districts of West Bengal by Wednesday. In the next 24 hours, the trough will extend into parts of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, and in 2–3 days, it will impact West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.

With the entry of the monsoon, rainfall will increase across the region, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop slightly due to consistent cloud cover and rainfall.