Kolkata, August 2 (H.S.) — Monsoon patterns are shifting across West Bengal. While southern parts of the state, including Kolkata, have seen some relief from heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for North Bengal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the coming days.
The cyclonic circulation has now moved towards North Bengal, and the monsoon trough has shifted upward, stretching from Purulia and Kanthi to the Bay of Bengal. As a result, the intensity and spread of rain in South Bengal have reduced.
Districts such as Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, Birbhum, and Bardhaman are not expected to receive heavy rainfall. However, light to moderate showers with occasional thunder and lightning may occur in some areas, along with winds reaching 30 to 40 km/h. From Sunday to Wednesday, rainfall in Kolkata and surrounding regions is likely to decline gradually, but rising humidity and temperatures could lead to an increase in sultry, uncomfortable weather conditions.
According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, the city is expected to record a maximum temperature of around 32°C and a minimum of about 26°C today. In the last 24 hours, only 0.9 mm of rainfall was recorded. Humidity levels have ranged from a minimum of 81% to a maximum of 98%. The sky will generally remain cloudy with occasional light to moderate rain.
In contrast, North Bengal is likely to experience intense rainfall. Districts such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar may receive heavy to very heavy rain from Saturday to Monday, with some areas possibly recording up to 200 mm of rainfall. This may lead to landslides in hilly regions and waterlogging in low-lying areas. River levels of the Teesta, Torsa, and Jaldhaka are expected to rise, posing a risk of flooding in nearby regions. Heavy rains are also forecasted in both Dinajpur districts.
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