Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Warning Issued Across South Bengal This Weekend
Weather officials expect a lot of rain in parts of Bengal this weekend.
A yellow warning has been issued for several districts in south Bengal.
West Burdwan and Birbhum may get heavy rain on Friday.
Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore may get heavy rain on Saturday.
Coastal and western areas may receive heavy rain on Sunday.
Kolkata is not expected to get heavy rain, but light to moderate rain is possible.
Five districts in north Bengal may also receive heavy rain.
High humidity may make the weather feel uncomfortable even when it rains.
The Met office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in parts of south Bengal over the weekend.
Heavy rain is forecast in West Burdwan and Birbhum on Friday, followed by several southern districts on Saturday.
Coastal and western areas of Bengal face a heavy rain warning on Sunday, while Kolkata may receive light to moderate rain.
Heavy rain is also expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar in north Bengal.
A possible low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and high moisture levels are expected to fuel the rain.
- Who
- The Met office and a Met Department official issued the forecast.
- What
- A yellow warning and forecasts for heavy, light and moderate rain were issued across parts of Bengal.
- When
- The forecast was issued Wednesday; heavy rain is expected from Friday through Sunday, with rain also possible Thursday.
- Where
- The forecast covers south Bengal, Kolkata, coastal and western areas, and five upper districts of north Bengal.
- Why
- A low-pressure area may form over the northwest Bay of Bengal, while a cyclonic circulation and moisture moving from the Bay are expected to support continued rain.
- Warning level
- Yellow warning for heavy rain in parts of south Bengal over the weekend.
- Friday forecast
- Heavy rain is likely in West Burdwan and Birbhum.
- Saturday forecast
- Heavy rain is likely in Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore.
- Sunday forecast
- Heavy rain is warned in coastal areas and western regions.
- Kolkata forecast
- Light to moderate rain may occur over the weekend; heavy rain is not expected.
- North Bengal forecast
- Heavy rain is forecast in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar.
- Kolkata temperatures
- Tuesday's maximum temperature was 32°C and minimum temperature was 27.02°C.
- Humidity
- Relative humidity in Kolkata was reported at 96% and 76%.