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NGTV ENGLISH EXCLUSIVE
WEST BENGAL WEATHER OUTLOOK | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Monsoon remains active across the state; North Bengal faces heavier rain risk
KOLKATA | AUGUST 25, 2026: West Bengal is likely to remain under an active monsoon pattern on Wednesday, August 26, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers expected across many parts of both North and South Bengal. The latest IMD forecast indicates that the wet spell will continue, although the intensity will vary considerably between districts.
🌧️ NORTH BENGAL — HEAVIER RAIN FOCUS
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur may experience widespread light to moderate rain or thundershowers.
The main areas of concern are Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, where IMD has forecast heavy rainfall of 7–11 cm at isolated places on August 26. The remaining North Bengal districts are expected to see mainly light to moderate rainfall.
Travel alert: Hill districts could experience slippery roads and localised disruption during heavier showers.
🌦️ SOUTH BENGAL — WIDESPREAD SHOWERS
Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia, Birbhum, Nadia, Murshidabad, East Burdwan, West Burdwan and adjoining areas are expected to receive light to moderate rain/thundershowers at many places.
For August 26, the IMD outlook does not indicate a specific heavy-rain warning for South Bengal, but thunderstorms and lightning remain possible as monsoon activity persists.
KOLKATA SPECIAL
The city is likely to see periods of rain on Wednesday, with a generally cloudy and humid atmosphere. The forecast indicates temperatures around 32°C during the day and 26°C at night
Commuters should remain prepared for waterlogging in vulnerable low-lying areas, slower traffic and sudden showers, particularly during periods of stronger rainfall.
🌊 COASTAL & FISHERMEN ALERT
The IMD bulletin has warned of squally winds of 35–45 kmph, occasionally gusting to 55 kmph, over the North Bay of Bengal and along/off the West Bengal and Odisha coasts. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas during the warning period.
NGTV WEATHER DESK — BOTTOM LINE
🌧️ North Bengal:
Wet, with isolated heavy rain risk in Jalpaiguri & Alipurduar.
🌦️ South Bengal:
Widespread light–moderate rain/thundershowers.
⛈️ Kolkata: Rainy and humid; thunderstorms possible.
🌊 Coast: Stronger winds; fishermen advised caution.
NGTV ENGLISH EXCLUSIVE | WEATHER DESK
Forecasts can change with evolving monsoon systems. Follow official IMD advisories during severe weather.
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