Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Heavy Rainfall Expected in South Bengal Over Next Two Days
Get ready for some serious rain in southern West Bengal!
A weather system over the Bay of Bengal is causing heavy to very heavy rainfall.
This means lots of rain is expected, especially in places like North and South 24 Parganas, and Purba Medinipur.
Some areas might even get extremely heavy rain.
This weather will continue for a few days.
If you're a fisherman, it's best to stay on land, as the sea will be rough.
The heavy rain is expected until Saturday morning.
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will bring heavy rainfall to southern West Bengal.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts, including North and South 24 Parganas, and Purba Medinipur.
Extremely heavy downpours are likely in Bankura and Paschim Medinipur districts on Friday.
Sub-Himalayan districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri will likely receive heavy rainfall.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea due to squally weather.
- Who
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the forecast.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy downpours.
- When
- Heavy rainfall expected for the coming two days, starting Thursday.
- Where
- Southern districts of West Bengal, including North and South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Bankura, and Paschim Medinipur.
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure area and strong monsoon flow.
- Event
- Heavy Rainfall
- Source
- Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Affected Areas
- South Bengal districts
- Duration
- Two days
- Weather System
- Low-pressure area
- Sea Advice
- Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea