Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Bengal Braces for Rain-Soaked Week: IMD Issues Alerts
West Bengal is preparing for a week of heavy rain and thunderstorms, according to the weather service.
People in many districts should be careful due to the possibility of flooding and lightning strikes.
The sea will be rough, so fishermen should stay away.
The weather pattern suggests more rain is on the way.
IMD forecasts a week of rain and thunderstorms across West Bengal.
Yellow alerts are issued for multiple districts in both North and South Bengal.
Heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) is expected in several districts.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Bay of Bengal due to rough seas.
The monsoon trough's shift is expected to increase rainfall.
- Who
- IMD, residents of West Bengal, fishermen.
- What
- Forecast of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across West Bengal.
- When
- Forecast for a week, alerts valid through August 27 in some areas.
- Where
- Kolkata and various districts in North and South Bengal, and the Bay of Bengal.
- Why
- Due to a shift in the monsoon trough and moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
- Alert Type
- Yellow alerts for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
- Areas Affected
- Kolkata, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Murshidabad, Nadia, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Dakshin Dinajpur, Malda, Jalpaiguri
- Expected Rainfall
- 7-11 cm in specific districts.
- Wind Speed
- Gusty winds of 30-40 kmph expected.
- Bay of Bengal Status
- Rough to very rough seas, fishermen advised not to venture out.
Sources
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