Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Kolkata Braces for Heavy Rain, Yellow Alert Issued by IMD
The monsoon has finally reached Kolkata, bringing much-needed rain after a late start.
The city already got a good amount of rain on the first day.
The weather forecast predicts more rain in the coming days, prompting a yellow alert.
This is due to a low-pressure system.
The weather department is monitoring if this system will become stronger, which could affect the amount of rain Kolkata gets.
Kolkata received 23.1 mm of rainfall on the first day of monsoon arrival.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata with heavy rain expected Wednesday and Thursday.
Monsoon arrived in Kolkata on Tuesday morning, delayed compared to its usual schedule.
A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is driving the rainfall.
The system could potentially develop into a land-based depression, affecting rainfall.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued the alert.
- What
- Heavy rainfall predicted in Kolkata between Wednesday and Thursday.
- When
- Monsoon arrived in Kolkata early Tuesday morning, with heavy rain expected Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where
- Kolkata and surrounding areas of South Bengal.
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the advancing southwest monsoon.
- Alert Issued
- Yellow alert
- Regions Affected
- Kolkata, South Bengal
- Rainfall on first day
- 23.1 mm
- Monsoon Arrival Date
- Early Tuesday morning
- Usual Arrival Date
- June 10
- Weather System
- Low-pressure area
Sources
Met predicts more rain ahead of monsoon, city to witness good amount of shower - Telegraph India
More rain likely in West Bengal
Heavy rainfall predicted in Kolkata for next 24 hours as low pressure system develops
Monsoon advances into south Bengal, forecast for heavy rain over next few days
Cloudy Skies, Rain In Delhi Bring Relief From Scorching Heat
Monsoon advances into south Bengal
Twin low-pressure areas catapult monsoon to full throttle yet again
Heavy Rain To Hit Kolkata Tomorrow, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
Thunderstorms Likely In Coastal Areas Till June 20
Kolkata weather: Monsoon finally reaches city after a week's delay with uniform rainfall - Telegraph India
Rain alert triggered by cyclonic circulation
Chennai Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall Is Forecasted In The City & Surrounding Areas; Check Details
Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall For Upcoming Days In City; Orange And Yellow Alert Issued In Maharashtra
