Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Kolkata Faces Heavy Rainfall, Vijaya Dashami Wet
Kolkata is expected to get light to moderate rainfall starting October 2nd.
This is due to a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal.
October 2nd marks Vijaya Dashami, the last day of the Durga Puja festivities.
The monsoon withdrawal is stalled.
Light to moderate rainfall is predicted from October 2.
This is due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
October 2 marks Vijaya Dashami.
Monsoon withdrawal is currently stalled.
The IMD expects no further progress of withdrawal in the next seven days.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Light to moderate rainfall in Kolkata
- When
- October 2
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal
Public Safety
Festive Celebrations
Impact
Public Safety
Rainfall can affect celebrations.
Festive Celebrations
Celebrations may still proceed.
- Event
- Heavy Rainfall Forecast
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Cause
- Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal
- Forecast Start
- October 2
- Heavy Rainfall Period
- October 2 (Vijaya Dashami)
Sources
Met office rules out heavy rain on first two days of Durga Puja in Bengal, revellers throng puja mandaps
Maha Sasthi: 30% of Kolkata Police on traffic duty with extensive security plan as crowds surge under clear sky
Yellow alert clouds puja joy in Bengal — sun shines on Shashti, heavier rain may hit later days
Overnight rain soaks Mumbai, more showers likely
Bengal govt initiates emergency measures as IMD forecasts heavy rain from Oct 1
Bengal govt initiates emergency measures as IMD forecasts heavy rain from Oct 1
'Heavy rain' on Dashami, light showers from Saptami to Navami: Met officials - Telegraph India
Kolkata on Heavy Rainfall Alert from October 1; Bengal Government Rolls Out Emergency Measures
Met office rules out heavy rain on first two days of Durga Puja in Bengal, revellers throng puja mandaps
Bengal initiates emergency measures as IMD forecasts heavy rain
Kolkata alerted for another wet spell as fresh low-pressure system brews over Bay of Bengal
IMD Update: Monsoon withdrawal stalls; fresh ‘low’ looms over Bay in 3 days