Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Active monsoon to bring heavy rain in coastal Bengal districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that an active southwest monsoon will bring heavy rainfall to the coastal districts of West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur, until July 24.
The northern districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar are expected to receive heavy rain from July 26-29.
Haldia in Purba Medinipur received the highest rainfall in the state at 79 mm in the past 24 hours.
Other places like Kanthi, Asansol, Bankura, and Alipurduar also experienced heavy rain.
Thunderstorms with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph are likely to occur over Kolkata during the next three days.
Active southwest monsoon to bring heavy rainfall in coastal districts of West Bengal until July 24.
Northern districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar to receive heavy rain from July 26-29.
Haldia in Purba Medinipur recorded the highest rainfall at 79 mm in the past 24 hours.
Other affected places include Kanthi (55 mm), Asansol (53 mm), Bankura (46 mm), and Alipurduar (34 mm).
Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph expected in Kolkata over the next three days.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
- When
- July 24-29
- Where
- Coastal districts of West Bengal and sub-Himalayan districts
- Why
- Active southwest monsoon
- Affected Districts
- North and South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar
- Rainfall Duration
- July 24-29
- Highest Rainfall
- Haldia (79 mm)
- Other Affected Places
- Kanthi (55 mm), Asansol (53 mm), Bankura (46 mm), Alipurduar (34 mm)
- Thunderstorm Winds
- 30-40 kmph