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Monsoon Remains Active Across West Bengal; Rain and Thunderstorms Expected

By NGTV News Weather Desk

KOLKATA, AUGUST 24: West Bengal is likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon spell on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rain or thundershowers across most districts of both South and North Bengal.

KOLKATA WEATHER

For Kolkata, the day is expected to remain warm, humid and largely cloudy, with a possibility of rain or thundershowers, particularly during the afternoon. Current forecast guidance indicates a daytime temperature of around 32°C, with the minimum settling near 26°C.

Kolkata

29°

C / F

Some sun, then turning cloudy with a little rain in the afternoon

Mon 32° 26°Tue 31° 26°Wed 33° 26°Thu 33° 27°Fri 33° 26°Sat 33° 27°Sun 34° 29°

Precipitation

SOUTH BENGAL

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall of 7–11 cm at isolated places in Jhargram and Purulia on August 24. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph may occur at one or two places across South Bengal, while East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas could experience stronger winds reaching 40–50 kmph.

Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Nadia and other neighbouring districts may therefore experience intermittent rain and sudden thunderstorms.

NORTH BENGAL

North Bengal is also expected to see light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of around 30–40 kmph possible in isolated areas.

The heavier rainfall threat in the northern districts is expected to become more pronounced later in the week, particularly across parts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong and Alipurduar.

⚠️ COASTAL WARNING

The IMD has warned of squally winds of 40–50 kmph, occasionally reaching 60 kmph, over the North Bay of Bengal and along/off the West Bengal and Odisha coasts through August 24. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these waters

🚨 PUBLIC ADVISORY

Residents are advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, particularly in open areas. The IMD has also highlighted the possibility of temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas and underpasses, while lightning poses an additional risk.

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