Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Heavy Rain Likely Across West Bengal Today as Low-Pressure Area Intensifies

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across West Bengal on August 2 due to an active low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.

Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas are likely to see thunderstorms with winds of 30-40 kmph.

East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, and Purulia may experience more intense rainfall.

Darjeeling and Kalimpong may receive light to moderate showers, with isolated heavy rain, raising landslide risk in hilly areas.

Officials are monitoring river water levels as persistent rainfall could lead to rises across several river systems.