The spell of intense summer heat has eased across much of South Bengal, thanks to scattered rainfall over the past few days. Morning hours have been relatively pleasant, bringing some relief from soaring temperatures.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky on Tuesday. While temperatures are likely to remain under control, humidity may continue to make conditions uncomfortable.
The weather office has forecast a maximum temperature of around 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of about 26 degrees Celsius in the city over the next 24 hours.
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Rain forecast across South Bengal
Light to moderate rainfall is likely in all districts of South Bengal, the weather department said. The showers could help bring down temperatures slightly in several areas.
Kolkata may see fresh showers as weather systems remain active over Bengal. iStock
However, residents may not get complete relief from humid conditions. An increase in moisture in the atmosphere is expected to keep the weather sticky and uncomfortable despite the rainfall.
Fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms from Wednesday
Meteorologists said the monsoon trough currently stretches from Punjab to Bihar through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Alongside this, a low-pressure system remains active from East Bihar to the Gangetic West Bengal coast.
Under its influence, South Bengal is likely to experience another round of rain and thunderstorms from Wednesday evening to Thursday.
Districts such as Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia could witness rain accompanied by lightning. Other districts may also see isolated thunderstorm activity and lightning strikes.
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Heavy rain continues to batter North Bengal
Several parts of North Bengal continue to face the impact of heavy rainfall. The situation has disrupted normal life in some areas, with road connectivity affected and tourists facing difficulties.
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar over the next few hours. Gusty winds may also accompany the showers.
Kolkata may see fresh showers as weather systems remain active over Bengal. /ANI
Rain intensity may increase towards weekend
Weather officials have indicated that rainfall activity could strengthen further from Friday.
Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar may receive extremely heavy rainfall, prompting the possibility of a red alert in the districts.
For Saturday, the weather department has projected orange to red alerts for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri as the wet spell continues across North Bengal.
FAQs:
Will it rain in Kolkata this week?
Yes, Kolkata is likely to witness light to moderate rain with thunderstorms from Wednesday onwards, according to the IMD.
Which districts are under heavy rain alert in North Bengal?
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar are likely to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.
