Archive · 3 Aug 2026
West Bengal Faces Heavy Monsoon Rain Through August 5
The weather office in West Bengal said it will rain a lot in many parts of the state until August 5.
In the north, places like Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri could get a lot of rain, while the south might see thunderstorms and strong winds.
Even after August 5, rain will keep coming for a few more days.
The city of Kolkata will stay warm and humid, with temperatures around 32 °C.
People in the affected districts should stay alert and be ready for sudden changes in the weather.
Heavy to very heavy rain forecast in North Bengal until August 5.
South Bengal expected to see thunderstorms and strong winds.
Rain warning issued for North 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Murshidabad on Monday.
Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 32.07 °C and high humidity.
Rain is expected to continue into the week, affecting many districts.
- Who
- West Bengal Meteorological Office
- What
- Issued a heavy rain warning and forecast for heavy to very heavy rainfall
- When
- Until August 5, with continued rain through the week
- Where
- North and South districts of West Bengal, India
- Why
- Low‑pressure area and active southwest monsoon axis drawing moisture from the Bay of Bengal
- Region
- West Bengal, India
- Forecast period
- Until August 5, continuing through the week
- Rain intensity
- Heavy to very heavy
- Affected districts
- Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, North Dinajpur, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Bankura, East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Jhargram, Purulia
- Kolkata temperature
- Max 32.07 °C, Min 28 °C