Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Heavy Rain Forecast for South Bengal, IMD Issues Fresh Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh alert for heavy rain in South Bengal, with the southwest monsoon remaining active over West Bengal.

South Bengal districts including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, East and West Bardhaman, Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bankura, Purulia, and Jhargram are likely to experience cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph.

Kolkata is expected to record maximum temperatures between 31 and 32 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures near 26 degrees Celsius, with high humidity levels causing discomfort and potential waterlogging in low-lying areas.

North Bengal districts such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of landslides, road damage, and rising water levels in rivers like Teesta, Torsa, and Jaldhaka.

Farmers have been advised to ensure proper drainage in agricultural fields to prevent waterlogging due to the forecasted moderate to heavy rain in Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, and Malda.