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
- A low-pressure system is moving from the Bay of Bengal toward the coast.Source not recorded
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for South Bengal until Saturday.Source not recorded
- North Bengal districts including Jalpaiguri and Malda are expected to see thunderstorms and gusty winds.Source not recorded
- Fishing activities are restricted in West Bengal and Odisha coastal waters until Saturday.Source not recorded
- Wind speeds at sea could reach up to 55 kilometers per hour.Source not recorded
- Coastal areas are under alert for potential tidal surges.Source not recorded
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