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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across West Bengal due to low pressure system

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for West Bengal as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal intensifies into a low pressure area. Following heavy downpours in Kolkata on Monday evening, the weather office predicts widespread rain across both North and South Bengal throughout the week. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the sea, and districts across the state are expected to experience increased precipitation and gusty winds through Friday.

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What Happened

A cyclonic circulation over the northwest Bay of Bengal is strengthening into a low pressure system, which is expected to cause significant rainfall across West Bengal. Kolkata and its surrounding areas experienced intense, prolonged rain on Monday evening, leading to waterlogging and travel disruptions for commuters. The weather office has issued warnings for the entire state, with heavy rain expected to persist from Tuesday through Friday.

This weather pattern is expected to increase the intensity of the monsoon across both North and South Bengal. While southern districts face the immediate impact of the low pressure, northern districts including North and South Dinajpur and Malda are also bracing for increased rainfall starting Wednesday. Authorities have restricted fishing activities in the sea for four days due to the anticipated adverse weather conditions.

Key Facts

  1. A cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into a low pressure area.
  2. Heavy rainfall is forecast for West Bengal from Tuesday through Friday.
  3. Kolkata experienced significant waterlogging following heavy rain on Monday evening.
  4. Fishermen have been advised not to enter the sea for four days.
  5. The weather office predicts increased monsoon activity across both North and South Bengal.

The Timeline2

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  1. 11 Aug

    1. Ututtarbanga-sambad
      Weather Update | বঙ্গোপসাগরে ঘনীভূত নিম্নচাপ, সপ্তাহজুড়ে রাজ্যে ভারী বৃষ্টির পূর্বাভাস
    2. SPSangbad Pratidin
      শেষ শ্রাবণে নিম্নচাপ-কাঁটা! ‘মেঘভাঙা বৃষ্টি’র মাঝে দক্ষিণবঙ্গে কেমন থাকবে আবহাওয়া?

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