Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Forecast Across Bengal Over Next 48 Hours
A weather system over the Bay of Bengal is bringing more rain to Bengal.
The India Meteorological Department says heavy rain may occur over the next two days.
Most of South Bengal could receive light or moderate rain.
Some areas may get very heavy showers.
Thunderstorms and strong winds are possible in coastal districts and Kolkata.
Several districts have been placed under a thunderstorm warning for Tuesday.
North Bengal may also receive heavy rain in several places.
Rainy conditions are expected to continue in parts of Bengal through the week.
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in several South Bengal districts over the next 48 hours.
Jhargram and Purulia may receive isolated heavy showers, while coastal districts could see thunderstorms and winds of 40–50 km/h.
Kolkata and other districts may experience thundershowers and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h.
The weather office issued a thunderstorm warning for nine South Bengal districts on Tuesday.
Heavy rain is also expected in parts of North Bengal, including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the forecast and warnings for people across Bengal.
- What
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in parts of South and North Bengal.
- When
- The main warning covers the next 48 hours, with rain forecast to continue through the week; some North Bengal forecasts extend to Thursday, August 28.
- Where
- South Bengal, North Bengal, Kolkata, coastal districts and the listed affected districts.
- Why
- A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions is influencing the weather.
- Weather system
- A low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions.
- Main period
- Heavy rain is likely across parts of Bengal over the next 48 hours.
- South Bengal
- Most districts may receive light to moderate rain, with heavy showers possible in some areas.
- Strongest winds
- Coastal districts may see winds of 40–50 km/h; Kolkata and other districts may see 30–40 km/h gusts.
- Tuesday warning
- North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia.
- North Bengal
- Heavy showers are likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar on Tuesday.
- Kolkata temperatures
- Sunday's maximum was 33.4°C and minimum was 27.6°C, both above normal.