After enduring back-to-back low-pressure systems and cyclones, Bengal is finally on the verge of relief. As rainfall begins to subside, the onset of winter is drawing near. According to the weather department, the monsoon is expected to retreat from South Bengal between October 12 and 14. Once the skies clear, temperatures will begin to dip. Kolkata and nearby areas are likely to see lows of 20-22°C, while western districts may experience temperatures between 18-20°C by the end of next week.
Meanwhile, in North Bengal, the monsoon withdrawal is forecasted between October 10 and 13. With the skies clearing, bright sunshine and views of Kanchenjunga are likely. Lower Terai regions such as Sonada and Sukhna are expected to see the monsoon withdraw by October 15. Meteorologists predict that Bengal will experience the true essence of autumn between October 25 and November 5- crisp, cool mornings followed by slightly warmer days, with the chill returning by afternoon.
Between October 8 and 10, the weather office has issued a warning for light rain and thunderstorms across several South Bengal districts, including Jhargram, East and West Midnapore, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North and South 24 Parganas, and Kolkata. A cyclonic circulation has formed over Jharkhand, which is expected to cause scattered light to moderate rain in South Bengal until Friday. However, rainfall is likely to taper off from Saturday, and if no new low-pressure system forms over the Bay of Bengal, dry weather conditions will follow as moisture levels in the air drop.
In North Bengal, scattered rain may persist in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar until Thursday, after which it will gradually decrease. No heavy rainfall is expected in the region.
In Kolkata, the sky will remain mostly cloudy today, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning within the next 24 hours. However, the weather department has clarified that there is no significant risk of heavy rainfall in the city.
