Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Bengal Faces Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Fishermen Warning
A weather system is forming over the Bay of Bengal near West Bengal and Odisha.
It is expected to bring a lot of rain to Kolkata and nearby districts.
Some places could receive very heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.
Strong winds are also possible, especially near the coast.
Because the sea may be rough, fishermen have been warned not to go out.
Rain will continue in several districts until Tuesday.
West Bardhaman and Birbhum may get more rain around Wednesday.
Lighter rain is expected in most districts from September 2 to September 6.
A well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rain to West Bengal over the next three days.
The India Meteorological Department said the system would move west-northwest across North Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal within 24 hours.
East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram may receive isolated heavy to very heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.
Heavy rain is forecast for South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Bankura, Purulia, and Kolkata, with some areas receiving 7–11 cm.
Coastal winds may reach 40–50 km/h, and the IMD warned fishermen against venturing into the sea.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the warning, affecting residents and fishermen in West Bengal.
- What
- A low-pressure system is expected to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- When
- The main rainfall is forecast over the next three days, with additional rain expected through September 6.
- Where
- Kolkata, southern West Bengal, the coastal belts, and adjoining areas of North Odisha are affected.
- Why
- The low-pressure area and its associated cyclonic circulation are moving across the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining land areas.
- Weather system
- A well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal–North Odisha coast.
- Expected movement
- West-northwest across North Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal within 24 hours.
- Heaviest rainfall
- East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram may receive 7–20 cm at isolated locations on Sunday and Monday.
- Other affected areas
- South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Bankura, Purulia, and Kolkata may receive 7–11 cm of rain.
- Wind speeds
- Around 40–50 km/h in coastal belts and 30–40 km/h across the remaining South Bengal districts.
- Extended forecast
- Heavy rain may continue in several districts through Tuesday, with activity increasing in West Bardhaman and Birbhum around Wednesday.
- Safety warning
- Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea.