Archive · 5 Sep 2026
North Bengal To See More Rain As South Bengal Eases
Rain has become lighter in south Bengal, including Kolkata.
The weather office does not expect very heavy rain there in the next few days.
Kolkata had heavy rain for three days, which caused waterlogging in some places.
On Friday, the rain stopped for much of the day and some flooded areas began to drain.
North Bengal is expected to get more rain until Monday.
Some districts may receive heavy rain within the next 24 hours.
Kolkata may still get light or moderate showers and thunderstorms.
A low-pressure system and the monsoon are helping cause the changing weather.
Rainfall intensity has eased across south Bengal, with no heavy-rain warning for Kolkata over the next few days.
Several north Bengal districts are expected to receive moderate to heavy rain through Monday.
Heavy rain is forecast in Murshidabad, Malda, South Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri within the next 24 hours.
Kolkata saw a break from rain on Friday, allowing waterlogged areas to drain.
A low-pressure system and the southwest monsoon trough are influencing weather across the state.
- Who
- The Meteorological Department issued the forecast for Bengal.
- What
- Rain has eased in south Bengal, while north Bengal is expected to receive more moderate to heavy rain.
- When
- North Bengal rainfall may continue until Monday; some districts may receive heavy rain within the next 24 hours.
- Where
- South and north Bengal, including Kolkata, Murshidabad, Malda, South Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri.
- Why
- A low-pressure system and the southwest monsoon trough are influencing weather conditions.
- South Bengal outlook
- No heavy-rain warning has been issued for the next few days.
- North Bengal outlook
- Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely in several districts until Monday.
- Heavy rain in 24 hours
- Forecast for Murshidabad, Malda, South Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri.
- Kolkata conditions
- Light to moderate isolated rain may occur, but heavy rain is not expected for three to four days.
- Recent impact
- Three days of continuous rain caused waterlogging in several Kolkata areas.
- Kolkata temperatures
- Friday's maximum was 31.08°C and minimum was 25.09°C.
- Coastal advisory
- No warning was issued for fishermen along the south Bengal coast during the next 24 hours.