Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Kolkata Faces Heavy Rain Alert on Dashami, Idol Immersion
Kolkata is preparing for heavy rain on the last day of Durga Puja, Dashami.
The weather system from the Bay of Bengal is turning into a depression, with heavy to very heavy rain expected.
Districts like South 24 Parganas, Howrah, and Hooghly are likely to be most affected.
The IMD warns of thunderstorms and strong winds.
People are worried about the rain potentially impacting their Puja celebrations.
Authorities and organizers are taking steps to deal with the rain.
Heavy rain is forecast for Kolkata on Dashami (October 2) during Durga Puja.
A depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring heavy rainfall.
South 24 Parganas is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 50 kmph are also forecast.
The weather may disrupt outdoor activities.
- Who
- Residents and Puja organizers in Kolkata
- What
- Heavy rainfall expected during Durga Puja, potential disruption
- When
- Heavy rain expected on Dashami (October 2)
- Where
- Kolkata and surrounding districts in West Bengal
- Why
- A depression forming in the Bay of Bengal
Residents and Visitors
Met Office
Celebration Disruption
Residents and Visitors
Concerned about potential disruptions to Puja celebrations and outdoor activities.
Met Office
Providing warnings and forecasts to prepare for the weather.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Rainfall Peak
- Dashami (October 2)
- Rainfall Amount
- 70mm-110mm in 24 hours (Heavy)
- Affected Districts
- South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapore
- Other Forecast
- Thunderstorms, gusty winds up to 50 kmph
- Weather System
- Depression over Bay of Bengal
Sources
Scent of bhog and sight of umbrellas on Ashtami, gathering continues despite weather change
From dry beginning to rainy ending: A deluge on Dashami? Met predicts wet Puja finale
Udita Housing Complex in Survey Park rises from floodwaters to festive lights - Telegraph India
Durga Puja: Dashami could be washed out as Kolkata, Bengal face fresh heavy rain alert from IMD
Rain threat looms over Navami and Durga Puja celebrations; IMD issues alert for Kolkata
Met office warns of heavy rain in Kolkata, Howrah as Bay system set to intensify into a depression
Met office forecast heavy rain in Kolkata on Dashami, likely to disrupt idol immersion
