Heavy Rain Forecast for South Bengal Due to Developing Cyclonic System in Bay of Bengal
A new low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rain and storms to Kolkata and South Bengal starting Wednesday.
Kolkata, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : A new low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to Kolkata and several districts in South Bengal. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) reported on November 15 that the system is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday evening.
The low-pressure area, which developed over the southeastern Bay of Bengal, is gradually strengthening as it moves northwest. Meteorologists predict that a cyclone will form in the central part of the southern and adjoining western Bay of Bengal. This system could gain further strength and impact local weather conditions.
Currently, the cyclonic system is situated 7.6 kilometers above sea level. It is anticipated to intensify significantly by early Wednesday, with wind speeds reaching between 85 to 95 kilometers per hour. In severe conditions, gusts could even reach up to 105 kilometers per hour.
Rainfall in Kolkata is expected to begin on Wednesday and continue through at least Saturday. Similar forecasts apply to nearly all districts in South Bengal. However, heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for specific areas. From Thursday to Saturday, districts like South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore may experience significant downpours. Additionally, heavy rain is likely in Howrah, Jhargram, and West Midnapore on Friday and Saturday. Fortunately, there are currently no warnings for fishermen operating in the sea.
The low-pressure system is not expected to affect North Bengal, where districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar will remain dry. Some isolated rain may occur in Darjeeling and Kalimpong on Sunday and Monday, but the rest of North Bengal will see dry weather. Temperatures in that region are not expected to change significantly.
In South Bengal, the anticipated thunderstorms may cause a slight rise in temperatures. The weather department noted that temperatures in South Bengal districts will remain stable over the next three days, with a potential increase of two to three degrees in the following two days.
On Sunday morning, Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius, which is 1.4 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature on Saturday was 29 degrees Celsius, slightly below the average by 1.6 degrees.
