Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Bengal May See Mostly Dry Puja as Monsoon Withdraws
The weather office expects most of south Bengal to stay dry as Durga Puja approaches.
Some coastal places could still get light or moderate rain, or a thunderstorm.
The forecast says Bengal may get less rain than usual during the second week of October.
The monsoon is expected to leave Bengal between October 8 and 14.
Mahalaya is on October 10 this year.
The weather office says it cannot yet say exactly what the weather will be like during Puja.
A few rain-free days, drier air, and winds changing direction help scientists decide when the monsoon has ended.
The Met office expects mostly dry weather over south Bengal ahead of Durga Puja.
Isolated light to moderate rain or thundershowers may occur in coastal districts during October 8–15.
Rainfall across north and south Bengal is forecast to be below normal during the second week of October.
The southwest monsoon is expected to withdraw from Bengal between October 8 and 14.
The Met office said it is too early to determine weather conditions during Puja itself.
- Who
- The Met office issued the forecast.
- What
- Mostly dry weather is expected ahead of Durga Puja, with the southwest monsoon likely to withdraw from Bengal during October 8–14.
- When
- The outlook covers the period through October 15; withdrawal is expected between October 8 and 14.
- Where
- Bengal, including south Bengal and its coastal districts.
- Why
- The forecast reflects subdued monsoon currents over south Bengal and conditions expected to become favourable for monsoon withdrawal.
- Forecast period
- Through October 15
- Expected withdrawal from Bengal
- October 8–14
- Mahalaya
- October 10
- South Bengal outlook
- Mostly dry, with isolated rain or thundershowers possible
- Rainfall outlook
- Below normal over north and south Bengal during week two
- Usual withdrawal date
- Around October 10
- Withdrawal indicators
- Several rain-free days, lower moisture in the air, and a reversal in wind flow