Archive · 25 May 2025
Kolkata on Alert: Heavy Rain Forecast for Thursday
Get ready for some rain!
The weather forecasters say Kolkata will have heavy rain on Thursday.
This is because of a low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal, which could also bring heavy rain to other parts of South Bengal starting Wednesday.
The city is preparing for this, with the drainage department ready to handle potential flooding.
The monsoon is also moving forward, already reaching some nearby areas, bringing the rain with it.
So, expect some showers!
IMD predicts heavy rain for Kolkata on Thursday.
A low-pressure area may form over the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy rain is expected in South Bengal from Wednesday.
KMC drainage officials are on alert for waterlogging.
Monsoon advanced into the Bay of Bengal and parts of Mizoram and Manipur.
- Who
- IMD (Met office)
- What
- Heavy rain alert issued for Kolkata
- When
- Heavy rain expected Thursday; monsoon advancement in 3 days
- Where
- Kolkata and South Bengal
- Why
- Due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal.
- Heavy rain measurement
- 7 to 11 cm
- Heavy rain expected in South Bengal
- Wednesday to Friday
- Sunday's maximum temperature
- 32.1°C
- Sunday's minimum temperature
- 27.2°C
