WB Weather Update: MeT predicts thunderstorm in Kolkata and adjacent area in Weekend
Bengal Braces For Weekend Storms And Cooler Temperatures
West Bengal faces a strong spell of thunderstorms and rain through the weekend, significantly lowering temperatures across the region. Reports from local meteorological departments, including the Alipore Weather Department, detail expected weather changes for both South and North Bengal. Omni 360 News provides this essential update.
South Bengal Outlook
Following Friday’s rain, Saturday brings another wave of afternoon storms to Kolkata and many South Bengal districts. In Kolkata, winds could reach 40-60 kilometers per hour, with a possibility of hailstones. The city’s minimum temperature dropped to 20.2 degrees Celsius, over five degrees lower than Friday’s high of 34.7 degrees Celsius, offering a welcome respite from the heat. Humidity ranges between 40-96 percent, with 10.4 millimeters of rain recorded.
Districts like Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, and Nadia also face high storm chances. Hail is particularly likely in Nadia, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas, accompanied by winds gusting between 50-60 kilometers per hour. Other southern districts may experience 40-50 kilometers per hour winds.
Looking ahead, storm intensity is generally expected to reduce on Sunday and Monday. However, West Midnapore, Purulia, Bankura, and Jhargram might still see significant activity on Monday. Tuesday could bring light to moderate rain with lightning across all South Bengal districts, alongside 30-40 kilometers per hour winds, before easing on Wednesday.
North Bengal Forecast
North Bengal is also under a storm alert for Saturday. Scattered thunderstorms and lightning are expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, North and South Dinajpur, and Malda, with winds between 40-50 kilometers per hour. Heavier rain and more intense lightning are probable in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri. Heavy downpours are especially likely in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, with hail possible there and in Cooch Behar.
Storm activity will generally decrease on Sunday and Monday for North Bengal, with scattered lightning and rain still possible in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar, alongside 30-40 kilometers per hour winds. By Tuesday, these five northern districts might again experience increased storm intensity, with lightning, rain, and 40-50 kilometers per hour winds.
Key Takeaways
- Weekend brings widespread thunderstorms and rain across West Bengal.
- Temperatures have significantly dropped, providing cooler conditions.
- South Bengal faces strong winds and possible hailstones, especially around Kolkata.
- North Bengal expects heavy rain and hail in specific districts like Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar.
- Storm intensity will generally reduce early next week but may pick up again by Tuesday in certain northern areas.