Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Rain Threatens Durga Puja Festivities in South Bengal
Weather forecasters predict rain in south Bengal, which worries people planning Durga Puja.
A weather system could form over the Bay of Bengal, potentially bringing heavy rain.
The amount of rain depends on the system's location.
Right now, a different weather system is causing rain in Bengal, especially in the north.
The forecast is light to moderate rain in south Bengal until Wednesday, and organizers are concerned that rain will affect Puja preparations and celebrations.
A new weather system may form over the Bay of Bengal around September 20th.
This could bring rain to south Bengal during Durga Puja festivities.
The Met office has issued an extended range forecast.
Current weather systems bring more rain to north Bengal.
Organizers are concerned about the potential impact of rain on Durga Puja.
- Who
- Met Office and Durga Puja organizers
- What
- Predicting potential rainfall
- When
- Around September 20
- Where
- South Bengal
- Why
- To impact the Durga Puja festival
Concerned Organizers
Weather Forecasters
Impact of Rain
Concerned Organizers
Worried about rain disrupting preparations and celebrations.
Weather Forecasters
Predicting potential rainfall based on weather patterns.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- South Bengal
- Weather System
- Likely to form over Bay of Bengal
- Impact
- Potential rainfall, causing concern
- Date of Concern
- Around September 20th
Sources
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