Kolkata Weather LATEST update: Heavy rain, yellow alert issued in THESE districts

Due to a low-pressure system, West Bengal has been experiencing thunderstorms and rain since Monday. Heavy rain with lightning is predicted across South Bengal on Tuesday, with strong winds possible in some areas

Kolkata Weather

Drizzling rain since midnight. Some areas experience scattered showers, while others see continuous rain.

A low-pressure system has formed over West Bengal, causing storms and rain across the state since Monday. A yellow alert was issued in several areas on Monday. Similar weather is expected today. The Meteorological Department forecasts rain with thunderstorms in most districts of South Bengal on Tuesday. Strong winds, gusting up to 30-40 kmph, are expected along with rain in some districts today. Heavy rain is expected in Purulia, Jhargram, and South 24 Parganas districts. The likelihood of rain will decrease from Wednesday to Friday. No heavy rain is expected during these days. Scattered light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected in a few districts. Rain is expected to increase again from Saturday. Storms and rain are expected throughout Tuesday. The rain has caused a slight drop in temperature. Heavy rain will also continue in North Bengal. A heavy rain alert has been issued for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar on Tuesday and Wednesday. Light to moderate rain is expected in all other districts. Heavy rain is possible in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar on Thursday.