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IMD forecasts heavy rain and storm conditions across West Bengal due to low pressure

The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall and stormy weather across West Bengal as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies and moves toward the coast. The weather system is expected to bring strong winds and rain to both North and South Bengal, with coastal areas facing potential tidal surges and restrictions on fishing activities until Saturday.

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What Happened

A low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying and moving toward the coast of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The Alipore Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall across South Bengal, including Kolkata, through Saturday. North Bengal is also expected to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds, with specific alerts issued for districts including Jalpaiguri, Malda, and the Dinajpur region.

Authorities have warned of rough sea conditions and potential tidal surges along the coast. Fishing activities in the waters adjacent to West Bengal and Odisha remain prohibited until Saturday due to expected wind speeds reaching up to 55 kilometers per hour. The system is projected to continue moving in a north-westerly direction over the next 48 hours, increasing the risk of severe weather across the state.

Key Facts

  1. A low-pressure system is moving from the Bay of Bengal toward the coast.
  2. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for South Bengal until Saturday.
  3. North Bengal districts including Jalpaiguri and Malda are expected to see thunderstorms and gusty winds.
  4. Fishing activities are restricted in West Bengal and Odisha coastal waters until Saturday.
  5. Wind speeds at sea could reach up to 55 kilometers per hour.
  6. Coastal areas are under alert for potential tidal surges.

The Timeline2

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  1. 12 Aug

    1. Ututtarbanga-sambad
      Weather Update | নিম্নচাপের থাবায় দক্ষিণ থেকে উত্তর, সপ্তাহান্তে রাজ্যজুড়ে দুর্যোগের কালো মেঘ!
    2. SPSangbad Pratidin
      শক্তি বাড়িয়ে ধেয়ে আসছে ঘূর্ণাবর্ত, দুর্যোগে তোলপাড় হবে দক্ষিণবঙ্গ! ভাসবে কলকাতাও?

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