As per the West Bengal weather report, rain accompanied by thundershowers was witnessed in nearby areas including Kolkata last Saturday. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in the districts of South Bengal on Sunday (October 20, 2024).
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At present, a depression has formed over the ocean, which extends up to about 6 km above the sea level. As a result, another depression may form over the east-central Bay of Bengal by Monday, October 21, which may take the form of another big Depression by October 23.
Probability of Rain
As a result of this low pressure, there is a possibility of rainfall in various districts of South Bengal between October 23 and 26. Heavy rains are likely (7-11 cm) in certain areas, such as East Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts on October 23. The Meteorological Department is monitoring this.
According to the Meteorological Department, there may be dry weather for 3 consecutive days from next Monday. There is a possibility of rain in every district from Thursday onwards. Scattered rain is likely in North Bengal for the next few days.
Rains in Kolkata
Weather in Kolkata may remain partly cloudy for the next 24 hours. A maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius are expected. The amount of rain till yesterday was less. The maximum temperature was 29.7 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was 26.6 degrees Celsius. The maximum relative humidity was 96% and the minimum relative humidity was 77%. There is a chance of thundershowers over Medinipur (east and west), south 24 Parganas, Hooghly, and Kolkata, but it may reduce after Sunday afternoon.
Cyclone Bay of Bengal
A gale is blowing over the Bay of Bengal. In view of this, the Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone “Dana” may hit before Kali puja. The cyclone is likely to strike along the east coast of India, with speeds of up to 120 km per hour. However, the formation of this cyclone is still not clear. Qatar named this cyclone “Dana”. This cyclone is likely to hit coastal areas of West Bengal, Odisha, and Bangladesh. However, it is not yet clear, the Meteorological Department is still researching this matter.
Alert Issued by the Weather Office
According to the Meteorological Department, a high-pressure area is likely to form over the North Andaman Sea on Sunday, October 20. Due to its impact, it is likely to create low pressure over the central Bay of Bengal on October 22, next Tuesday. This depression may move northwestward to form a large depression on Thursday, October 24. As a result, heavy rains are likely in some parts of the state by October 23 and 24. On October 22 and 23, the wind speed may be around 35 km/ph to 45 km/ph. During this time the sea will be rough. Therefore, the Meteorological Department has advised fishermen not to go fishing on those two days. In addition, a high wave warning has been issued in the coastal areas. Tourists are also being asked to be careful by the Meteorological Department.
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