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Thunderstorms to Shake South Bengal in 48 Hours! What to Expect by September End?
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News18•29-09-2026, 08:48
Thunderstorms to Shake South Bengal in 48 Hours! What to Expect by September End?
- •Low pressure over South Myanmar coast reached Andaman Sea, likely to move into northeast Bay of Bengal.
- •No heavy rain expected in West Bengal until Sunday; light rain possible in isolated areas of North and South Bengal.
- •Kolkata to see slight temperature rise; increased humidity will cause discomfort.
- •Sea will be rough off Bangladesh and Myanmar coasts; fishermen advised to avoid deep waters.
- •Less chance of rain for the remainder of September; no heavy rain forecast until Sunday.
Key Questions Answered
A low-pressure area over the South Myanmar coast has intensified into a deep depression, bringing scattered thunderstorms and rain to most districts of South Bengal. However, there is no possibility of heavy rain in the state until Sunday.
Kolkata will experience a partly cloudy sky with high moisture levels causing increased humidity-related discomfort. The city's temperature is expected to range between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius.
The sea will be rough off the coasts of Bangladesh and Myanmar with wind speeds reaching 45 to 65 kilometers per hour. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into deep waters of the northeast and east-central Bay of Bengal or towards the Bangladesh coast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
