Bay low-pressure system to bring heavy rain to Bengal; fishermen warned
The Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata, said an upper-air cyclonic circulation is currently lying over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas.
West Bengal is set to experience another round of heavy rainfall as a low-pressure system develops over the northwest Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecasted rainfall is expected to intensify over south Bengal, with several districts anticipating heavy to very heavy showers within the next few days.
Most areas of south Bengal are likely to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers on Wednesday. However, parts of Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Bankura, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, and Paschim Bardhaman may experience 7 to 20 cm of heavy to very heavy rain. A thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph are also possible in Kolkata and nearby districts.
The low-pressure area is expected to persist across south Bengal throughout the week, with heavy showers forecasted for Thursday and Friday. North Bengal, which had some respite after recent heavy rains, is likely to see wetter conditions again from August 14, with heavier rainfall expected in Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, and other northern districts until August 17.
The IMD has issued a warning for coastal areas, advising fishermen to refrain from venturing into the sea due to squally weather, winds ranging from 35 to 45 kmph, and gusts up to 55 kmph, expected along the West Bengal and Odisha coasts and the north Bay from August 11 to 15.
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