Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Rain Threatens Durga Puja Carnival in Kolkata
The weather forecast for Kolkata on October 5th is not looking great.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts rain and thunderstorms for the Durga Puja Carnival.
There is a low-pressure weather system moving in, which may cause heavy rain and strong winds.
This means the carnival on Red Road might be a bit wet.
People should keep an eye on the weather.
IMD has issued a rain alert for Kolkata on October 5.
The Durga Puja Carnival is scheduled for the same day on Red Road.
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected across south Bengal.
Heavy rain is possible in some districts including Murshidabad and Nadia.
Thunderstorms with strong winds are also likely.
- Who
- IMD, Kolkata residents
- What
- Rain forecast for Durga Puja Carnival
- When
- October 5
- Where
- Kolkata, Red Road
- Why
- Due to low pressure area
Event Planners
Weather Conditions
Event Execution
Event Planners
Event faces potential disruption due to rain.
Weather Conditions
Rainy weather may impact event attendance.
- Event
- Durga Puja Carnival
- Date
- October 5
- Location
- Red Road, Kolkata
- Weather Prediction
- Rain/Thundershowers
- Wind
- Gusts up to 40 kmph
Sources
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Red Road set for record-breaking Puja carnival as Kolkata prepares grand farewell for the goddess
Man dies after hitting height barrier during Durga immersion procession in Kolkata
113 idols to be paraded at Immersion Carnival on Oct 5; Kolkata police announce major traffic curbs
Hooghly witnesses 2,500 idol immersions, rest at ponds near Tollygunge, Jadavpur and Behala
Puja spirit weathers crowds & rain; festival buzz undeterred thanks to cop, civic effort
Kolkata Metro to run special late-night services for Puja Carnival crowd on October 5
