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Rainfall to Decrease in South Bengal from Sunday as Weather System Moves Away

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News18•26-09-2026, 18:15
Rainfall to Decrease in South Bengal from Sunday as Weather System Moves Away
- •The intensity of rainfall across south Bengal is expected to decrease from Sunday.
- •The weather system influencing the rainfall is moving away from the state.
- •Southern districts of West Bengal are likely to see improved weather from Saturday afternoon, with most areas largely dry from Sunday.
- •IMD issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rainfall in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri districts in north Bengal on Saturday.
- •From September 28 to October 1, only isolated light showers are expected in north Bengal's hill areas, with mostly dry weather elsewhere.
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The intensity of rainfall across south Bengal is likely to decrease from Sunday as the weather system influencing the region moves away.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert predicting heavy rainfall in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri districts on Saturday.
From September 28 to October 1, only isolated light showers are likely in the hill areas of north Bengal, while the weather is expected to remain mostly dry elsewhere.



