NGTV NEWS | WEATHER DESK
Kolkata Braces for a Wet Saturday as Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Threaten South Bengal
KOLKATA | AUGUST 29, 2026
NEWS DESK: Kolkata is set for another distinctly monsoon-like Saturday, with thick cloud cover, intermittent rain and thunderstorms expected to shape the weather through the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds for Gangetic West Bengal today.
For Kolkata, the forecast points to generally cloudy skies with a few spells of rain or thundershowers. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively moderate for late August, with the city seeing a minimum around 26°C and the maximum around 32–33°C.
The bigger concern is the possibility of sudden thunderstorms and intense spells of rain, which could temporarily affect road traffic and visibility. The IMD has also flagged the possibility of gusty winds accompanying thunderstorms.
Across Gangetic West Bengal, the weather system is likely to remain active beyond Saturday, with heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings extending into August 30 and 31.
NGTV WEATHER WATCH
☁️ Sky: Generally cloudy
🌧️ Rain: Intermittent spells likely
⛈️ Thunderstorm: Risk remains significant
🌡️ Temperature: Around 26°C–33°C
💨 Wind: Gusty winds possible during thunderstorms
⚠️ Advisory: Stay alert during lightning and intense showers, particularly while travelling
Bottom line: Kolkata’s Saturday is likely to remain cloudy, humid and unsettled, with the possibility of rain strengthening at intervals. The monsoon continues to keep Bengal firmly under its influence.
— NGTV NEWS | WEATHER DESK
