Why a Looming Thunderstorm is Set to Snap Kolkata’s Early Summer Heatwave This Week A significant weather shift is expected to break Kolkata’s early summer heatwave this week as thunderstorms and rain are forecast to sweep across parts of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of possible thunderstorms with lightning that could affect multiple districts in both north and south regions of the state. The weather system is anticipated to bring much-needed relief to the region, which has been grappling with prolonged dry conditions and rising temperatures. According to the IMD, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over south Jharkhand and adjoining north Chhattisgarh, extending to Marathwada, interior Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Vidarbha. Additionally, a cyclonic system is present over the southwest Bay of Bengal and north Sri Lanka. These atmospheric conditions are expected to trigger thunderstorms and gusty winds in several districts. In south Bengal, light to moderate rain is predicted in Birbhum, east and west Burdwan, Jhargram, east and west Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia, and Hooghly. Thunderstorms with winds reaching 40-50 kmph are likely in west Burdwan and Birbhum, while east Burdwan, Jhargram, and other districts may experience winds of 30-40 kmph accompanied by lightning. In north Bengal, thunderstorms with lightning are expected to strike one or two places in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Malda, and North Dinajpur. The weather activity is projected to persist for the next 48 hours. The IMD has also warned of potential lightning strikes in open areas across north and south Bengal. The storm system could disrupt agricultural activities, particularly potato harvesting in some districts, where the timing of the rain may impact crop management.#kolkata #india_meteorological_department #north_bengal #south_bengal #bengal
Weather Update for Bengal and Kolkata on March 11 A yellow alert has been issued for North Bengal due to the risk of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The weather office forecasts light to moderate rain across most districts of North Bengal and South Bengal on Wednesday. While the rainfall is expected to be intermittent, the temperature is unlikely to show significant changes. Some areas may experience isolated showers, while others might remain dry throughout the day. In Kolkata, the sky is expected to remain cloudy all day, with a chance of light rain in certain parts of the city during the night. Thunderstorms are also a possibility. The minimum temperature on Monday was 25.1 degrees Celsius, which is 4.1 degrees higher than the average, so there is no significant cold feeling. The maximum temperature was 31.1 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees lower than the average, resulting in relatively less humidity. The weather is expected to remain within a range of 25 to 32 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The weather office noted that the rainfall will not bring a noticeable drop in temperature. Instead, the temperature in South Bengal is expected to gradually rise over the next few days. However, there will be no significant change in the overall weather pattern for the next four days. After that, the maximum temperature could rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius. The Bay of Bengal is contributing to the humidity, with a steady influx of moisture from the sea. This has led to the formation of thunderstorms and heavy showers in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal. There is also a possibility of sudden gusts of wind similar to the monsoon season. The weather forecast highlights the unpredictable nature of the upcoming days, with rain and thunderstorms likely to affect both North and South Bengal.#kolkata #north_bengal #south_bengal #bay_of_bengal #weather_office
