Rain alert in Kolkata and Bengal — Here’s the full list of districts on yellow warning

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for rainfall in several districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. The City of Joy is likely to witness light to moderate rain along with thundershowers.

West Midnapore, East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Howrah and Kolkata have been placed under a yellow alert for rainfall today.

In its latest press release, IMD forecast light to moderate rainfall in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on February 24 and 25. The department stated, “Isolated to scattered light/moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds speed reaching (30-40 kmph) likely over… Odisha …. Gangetic West Bengal & Jharkhand on 24th; with thunderstorm & lightning likely over Sub Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Assam & Meghalaya, Telangana on 24th.”

The weather office has also predicted isolated light rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand between February 26 and 28.

IMD further issued a warning to fishermen, advising them not to venture into the northern parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of the southwest and east-central Bay of Bengal on February 24.

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West Bengal rain alert

The forecast indicates thundershowers and gusty winds in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, while Sub-Himalayan regions may also witness thunderstorms and lightning. Authorities have urged residents to stay updated with official advisories.

Travellers across West Bengal, especially in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, are advised to plan journeys cautiously due to the IMD’s rain and thunderstorm alert. Light to moderate rainfall, along with possible thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph, may cause traffic congestion, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and minor transport disruptions. Commuters should allow extra travel time, avoid unnecessary movement during heavy spells, and stay updated with official weather advisories.

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Delhi weather update: February 24

Meanwhile, Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant February morning with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 227, which falls in the poor category, at 9:00 am. Safdarjung, the city’s primary weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 2.4C and a maximum of 30.5C.

Anand Vihar and Wazirpur reported very poor air quality. Out of 39 monitoring stations across Delhi, 10 registered moderate air quality levels.

IMD predicted, “Mainly clear sky. Mist during morning hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 29C to 31C and 12C to 14C, respectively. The minimum temperature will be above normal (1.6C to 3.0C) and the maximum temperatures will be appreciably above normal (3.1 to 5.0C) at most places & markedly above normal (5.1C or more) at isolated places over Delhi.”