Archive · 6 Aug 2025
IMD Issues Alerts: Heavy Rainfall and Landslide Warnings for Bengal
West Bengal is expected to have heavy rain for a week, according to weather reports.
Some areas in the north will have a lot of rain, and warnings have been issued for landslides in the hills.
Other northern areas might get heavy rain and strong winds.
In the south, thunderstorms are likely, and there's a chance of water collecting in low areas.
The weather is due to the monsoon system and other conditions in the atmosphere.
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across West Bengal for the next seven days.
Orange alerts issued for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, and Alipurduar districts.
Landslide warnings issued for Darjeeling and Kalimpong's hilly regions.
Yellow alerts for other northern districts, with heavy rain and gusty winds expected.
Southern districts under yellow alert, with thunderstorms and potential waterlogging.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alerts.
- What
- Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across West Bengal.
- When
- Forecasts are for the next seven days.
- Where
- West Bengal, specifically in the north and south.
- Why
- Due to an active monsoon phase and related meteorological conditions.
- Affected Region
- West Bengal
- Source
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Alert Level
- Orange and Yellow
- Key Districts (North)
- Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Uttar Dinajpur, and Malda
- Key Districts (South)
- Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and Nadia
- Hazards
- Landslides, Waterlogging, and Thunderstorms
Sources
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