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It has been raining since this morning in Kolkata and most districts across Bengal. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of both South and North Bengal. So, without further delay, find out when the rain is likely to subside.The Alipore Weather Office has stated that the sky will remain mostly cloudy on Tuesday. There is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by rain across all districts. However, there are no warnings issued for fishermen today.
What is the latest on the low-pressure system?
A well-marked low-pressure area is currently situated over North Odisha and the adjoining Gangetic West Bengal region. It is expected to move gradually towards the west and north-west.
Where will heavy rain occur in South Bengal today?
The Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow warning' for heavy rain in several districts today. Significant rainfall is expected in one or two locations across Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Bardhaman, and Birbhum districts.The sky will remain mostly cloudy over the coastal and adjacent districts of South Bengal. Gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h, accompanied by thunderstorms, are expected across all districts.
When will the rainfall subside?
The Alipore Meteorological Department has also provided an update on this. They stated that there are no major weather warnings from Wednesday through Saturday. Isolated light rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in a few districts on Wednesday and Thursday. The probability of rain will decrease further from Friday to Sunday, though thunderstorms with gusty winds remain possible in one or two locations across some districts.
What is the forecast for Kolkata?
Light to moderate rain is likely in Kolkata on Tuesday. Gusty winds blowing at 30 to 40 km/h may accompany the rainfall.However, the likelihood of rain in Kolkata will decrease starting Wednesday. Temperatures may rise slightly over the next two days, and high humidity levels will lead to increased discomfort.
What will the weather be like in North Bengal?
Scattered heavy rainfall is likely today in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar. Additionally, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected across all districts of North Bengal, along with gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h.The weather office has stated that the likelihood of rain will increase in the five northernmost districts starting Wednesday, with warnings issued for isolated heavy rainfall. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in Malda and the two Dinajpur districts. Gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 kmph may accompany the rainfall.
When will the inclement weather subside in North Bengal?
There are no weather warnings for North Bengal on Saturday and Sunday; however, there remains a possibility of light rain accompanied by thunderstorms in isolated pockets across some districts.
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