Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Monsoon Depression Crosses Bengal, Likely to Bring Rain
A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal strengthened into a monsoon depression and hit the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh.
This weather system might continue as it moves inland.
The monsoon is expected to bring more rain to many parts of India until the end of July, but some areas in the east and northeast are still getting less rain than usual.
Interestingly, the desert state of Rajasthan is receiving much more rain than expected.
Another low-pressure area may form by the end of July, potentially affecting the monsoon's pattern.
A monsoon depression formed over the Bay of Bengal and crossed the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts.
The depression may move across West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand, potentially maintaining its status.
The monsoon trough's alignment suggests a possible low-pressure area forming by July 30.
Enhanced monsoon rains are expected over East, Central, South, West, and Northeast India through the end of July.
Deficits in rainfall persist in East and Northeast India, while Rajasthan shows surplus.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is monitoring the weather patterns.
- What
- A monsoon depression crossed the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts, bringing changes to the monsoon.
- When
- The low-pressure area intensified on Thursday and crossed coasts on Friday; expected until the end of July.
- Where
- The system impacted the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts and is expected to move inland through West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand; overall monsoon covers East, Central, South, West, and Northeast India.
- Why
- The monsoon's behavior is influenced by the low-pressure systems and trough alignments, impacting rainfall across India.
Areas with Deficits
Areas with Surpluses
Rainfall Disparities
Areas with Deficits
Assam and Meghalaya (-49%), Arunachal Pradesh (-48%), Bihar (-44%), and hills of West Bengal and Sikkim (-35%)
Areas with Surpluses
Rajasthan (+107% in West Rajasthan and +92% in East Rajasthan)
- System Status
- Monsoon Depression
- Location of Depression Center
- 150 km west-south-west of Khepupara (Bangladesh)
- Expected Movement
- Across West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand
- Possible New System Formation
- By July 30
- Rainfall Deficits
- East and Northeast India
- Rainfall Surpluses
- Rajasthan
- Published On
- July 25, 2025