Nor’wester activity is expected to intensify across West Bengal on Saturday, triggering rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms in several districts. The weather office has warned that gusty winds may reach speeds of 50 to 60 km per hour in some areas. Both South Bengal and North Bengal are likely to remain under unstable weather conditions through the day.
The intensity of storms and rainfall may reduce slightly on Sunday and Monday, even as temperatures begin to rise. However, western districts such as Purulia, Bankura, West Midnapore and Jhargram are likely to witness continued rain and thunderstorms on Monday. By Tuesday, storm activity is expected to increase again across South Bengal, accompanied by lightning and winds of 30 to 40 km per hour. Conditions may start improving from Wednesday, April 1.
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South Bengal under active weather system
Districts including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, and Nadia are likely to experience intermittent rain with thunder and lightning. Nor’wester storms may occur at intervals, with gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 km per hour. Nadia, Hooghly and North 24 Parganas may also see isolated hailstorms.
North Bengal rain and heavy downpour alert
All districts in North Bengal are expected to receive scattered rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar are likely to be more affected. Heavy rain alerts have been issued for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar. Wind speeds may range between 40 and 50 km per hour, with chances of hailstorms in some areas.
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Kolkata sees temperature dip after rain
Kolkata recorded a drop of nearly 5 degrees Celsius following Friday night’s storm. The minimum temperature stood at 20.2 degrees Celsius, while the previous day’s maximum was 34.7 degrees. The city received 10.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, with humidity levels ranging between 40 and 96 per cent. Rain and thunderstorms began around 11:30 pm on Friday, bringing relief after a humid day.
According to the Met Office, a low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal and Bangladesh, along with a trough extending from northwest Bihar to Manipur, is driving the current weather pattern.
