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Scattered Rain Predicted in West Bengal; Monsoon Withdrawal Expected Soon
- •Scattered rain is predicted across West Bengal for the next few days.
- •Six districts of South Bengal, including Kolkata, are likely to receive rain.
- •Favorable conditions for monsoon withdrawal may develop by the end of the week.
- •Tuesday and Wednesday may see scattered light to moderate thundershowers in Purulia, Bankura, West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia.
- •North Bengal expects scattered thundershowers until Wednesday, with rain decreasing from Thursday.
Key Questions Answered
Favorable conditions for monsoon withdrawal may develop in Bengal by the end of the week, with the withdrawal phase occurring in the second week of October. For now, heavy rain is not expected, though scattered thundershowers and light rain are predicted in districts across South and North Bengal.
On Tuesday, a yellow alert for light to moderate thundershowers and gusty winds has been issued for Purulia, Bankura, West Bardhaman, and Birbhum. On Wednesday, a similar alert applies to Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, and West Bardhaman.
Kolkata's minimum temperature was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.0 degree above normal, while the maximum reached 33.0 degrees Celsius. High moisture in the air keeps relative humidity between 64 and 96 percent, causing increased humidity-related discomfort alongside partly cloudy skies and a very slight chance of scattered rain.
