Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Kolkata Faces Weeklong Rain, Heavy Downpour Warning Saturday
Kolkata is likely to have rainy weather for most of the next week.
There may also be thunderstorms and lightning.
Strong winds could blow at 30 to 40 kmph in some places.
Saturday may bring especially heavy rain, with 7 to 11 centimetres possible in a few locations.
Nearby districts such as Howrah and Hooghly may also get bad weather.
Fishermen are being warned about stronger winds near the sea.
People should stay indoors during thunderstorms.
They should avoid trees, electric poles and water bodies during lightning and heavy rain.
Kolkata is expected to receive light to moderate rain and thunderstorms through the coming week.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph are forecast from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
Heavy rainfall of 7 to 11 cm is possible in one or two Kolkata locations on Saturday.
Howrah, Hooghly and the 24-Parganas districts may also experience rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
Fishermen are cautioned about squally winds over the North Bay of Bengal and nearby coasts.
- Who
- The Indian Meteorological Department issued the forecast; Kolkata residents and fishermen are among those warned.
- What
- A weeklong spell of rain and thunderstorms is expected, with heavy rain possible in Kolkata on Saturday.
- When
- The forecast covers the coming week, with the strongest Kolkata warning extending from Friday through Tuesday, September 1; heavier rain is expected Saturday.
- Where
- Kolkata, neighbouring West Bengal districts, the North Bay of Bengal, and nearby coastal areas.
- Why
- The weather office forecasts rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty or squally winds across the region.
- Kolkata outlook
- Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely on most days over the next week.
- Saturday rainfall
- Heavy rain of 7 to 11 cm is possible at one or two places in Kolkata.
- Wind warning
- Gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph may occur in Kolkata from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
- Other affected districts
- Howrah, Hooghly, North 24-Parganas and South 24-Parganas may receive rain and thunderstorms.
- Forecast period
- Kolkata's warning period extends into Tuesday, September 1; rain remains likely through September 4.
- Marine warning
- Squally winds of 35 to 45 kmph, with gusts up to 55 kmph, are expected over the North Bay of Bengal and nearby coasts.
- Safety advice
- Residents should shelter indoors, avoid trees and electric poles, and stay away from water bodies during thunderstorms.