Archive · 23 Jun 2025
More Rain Expected in Bengal by Mid-Week, Predicts Met
The weather in Gangetic Bengal is about to get rainier!
The clouds and drizzle from Sunday are a sign of more rain coming.
A new weather system will arrive mid-week, bringing more rain.
The temperature has been cooler than usual because of the clouds.
The weather officials say it's monsoon rain and expect rain to increase soon.
They are also watching for a special weather pattern called an upper air cyclonic circulation that could bring even more rain.
A fresh weather system is expected to bring increased rainfall to Gangetic Bengal by mid-week.
The city experienced a cloudy sky and drizzle on Sunday.
The maximum temperature on Sunday was 30.2 degrees Celsius, lower than usual.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded less than 5mm of rain in Alipore.
An upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form around June 25.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Increased rainfall is expected in Gangetic Bengal.
- When
- Increased rainfall is expected to start by the middle of this week.
- Where
- Gangetic Bengal, including Calcutta.
- Why
- Due to a fresh weather system and an upper air cyclonic circulation.
- Maximum Temperature Sunday
- 30.2 degrees Celsius
- Rainfall recorded in Alipore
- Less than 5mm
- Expected Cyclonic Circulation
- Around June 25
- Monsoon Trough Location
- Over Murshidabad and adjoining areas.
