Kolkata: The weather in West Bengal is expected to take a turn on Sunday. Some districts in the southern part of the state may experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Additionally, there is a possibility of strong winds and lightning strikes in certain areas. In light of these conditions, the Alipore Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for seven districts in South Bengal.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Alipore, thunderstorms and rain are likely on Sunday in Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, and East Bardhaman. In some parts of these districts, wind speeds could reach 30 to 40 km/h. The Meteorological Department has advised the public to remain cautious of lightning.
Cloudy skies are expected in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia, and West Bardhaman. While some parts of South Bengal may see light rain or thundershowers, widespread rainfall across the entire region is not anticipated.
In North Bengal, light to moderate rainfall is possible in some areas across the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, North and South Dinajpur, and Malda. The hilly regions are likely to remain cloudy.
The Meteorological Department is closely monitoring a new weather system that has formed over the Bay of Bengal. This system is moving toward the coast of Andhra Pradesh. At present, there is no warning of any major cyclonic threat to West Bengal from this system; however, the possibility of localized thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds remains.
