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Kolkata wakes up to winter-like fog; IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms next week

Unseasonal fog and an approaching spell of rain and thunderstorms across West Bengal have raised fresh weather concerns, with farmers urged to take precautions as lightning, hail and gusty winds are forecast in the coming days.

By NES Web Desk

Mar 06, 2026 16:53 IST

Kolkata wakes up to winter-like fog; IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms next week — Image:Ei Samay Online

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The calendar says it's peak spring in Kolkata now. However, Friday morning's weather made it feel like mid-December or January. Dense fog has enveloped everything. The fog is so thick that people even an arm's length away are not visible. The fog's dominance was seen well into the day.

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However, the fog's impact has been observed more in South Bengal districts, not just in Kolkata. The fog's dominance is highest in coastal districts. Though fog was seen in various North Bengal districts, its density was lower. This weather condition has mainly occurred due to the combined effect of western disturbances and active cyclonic circulation.

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Meanwhile, the weather department has forecast repeated rainfall in Bengal over the weekend. The Alipore Met Office has reported that a western disturbance is active in northwest India. Another western disturbance will enter Jammu and Kashmir on Friday afternoon. Due to its impact, light snowfall along with drizzle may occur.

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Additionally, an active cyclonic circulation has formed from West Bengal's Murshidabad to Bangladesh's hilly regions. Alongside this, another cyclonic circulation exists from northeast Bangladesh to Myanmar. As a result, substantial water vapor is entering the state from the Bay of Bengal.

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According to the weather department's forecast, the sky will become completely overcast from Saturday afternoon onwards. Rain is likely to begin in various districts of the state from Sunday.

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The weather department has reported that scattered thunderstorms and hailstorms are expected in the state from March 9 to 15. This may cause damage to agriculture. Farmers have been advised to harvest potatoes from fields by Sunday morning if they are still there.

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Regarding weather changes, meteorologists have reported that lightning tendency may increase in western districts from March 9 to 15. Therefore, people have been advised not to stay in open areas during lightning.

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District-wise weather forecast for the next few days

March 8, Sunday, strong possibility of thunderstorms with lightning in Jhargram and both Medinipur districts. March 9 and 10, Monday and Tuesday, possibility of rain with thunderstorms in both Medinipurs, both Bardhaman, Birbhum, Nadia and Murshidabad. Hailstorms may also occur with gusty winds.

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March 11, Wednesday, light rain may occur in Kolkata. Additionally, moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur in East and West Medinipur and both 24 Parganas. After this, the extent and intensity of rainfall will gradually decrease. From March 12 to 15, rainfall possibility will mainly remain in western districts.