Stories
Deep Depression Batters West Bengal with Heavy Rains, Landslide Fears Mount
N
News18•24-09-2026, 16:30
Deep Depression Batters West Bengal with Heavy Rains, Landslide Fears Mount
- •West Bengal experienced heavy rainfall due to an active southwest monsoon and a deep depression making landfall in Andhra Pradesh.
- •Kansabati Dam in Bankura district recorded the highest rainfall with 100 mm in 24 hours.
- •Kolkata received 80 mm of rain and is expected to have more spells of precipitation until Friday.
- •IMD forecasts continued heavy rain until Saturday, raising concerns for landslides in hilly areas and inundation in low-lying plains.
- •Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the northern Bay of Bengal and West Bengal coast until Friday due to squally winds and rough seas.
Key Questions Answered
Bankura district's Kansabati Dam recorded the highest rainfall in the state, receiving 100 mm within 24 hours.
The IMD has warned of squally winds reaching 50 kmph and rough seas in the northern Bay of Bengal, advising fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until Friday.
The sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar are expected to receive very heavy rainfall.
