Rain likely in several parts of Bengal this week, major change in weather next week, source: Alipore Meteorological Department

West Bengal : South Bengal has been experiencing sporadic heavy rains for the past few weeks. However, the weather is likely to improve from Friday onwards. The rains may decrease slightly. However, the Meteorological Office has issued a forecast of heavy to very heavy rains in North Bengal till Monday.

According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, there is currently a cyclone in the northwest Bay of Bengal area and adjacent Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal areas. There is a low pressure axis from northeast, northwest Madhya Pradesh to northeast Bay of Bengal. This axis has passed over Jharkhand and Gangetic West Bengal and Bangladesh. The monsoon axis has moved southeastwards through some parts of Rajasthan, Ranchi and Digha and is located up to the northeast Bay of Bengal. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, heavy rain is forecast in East and West Burdwan, Birbhum and Murshidabad on Thursday. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder. There is a possibility of squally winds along with it. However, the weather will improve from Friday. The amount of rain will decrease.

Heavy rains are likely in North Bengal from Friday. Heavy rains are likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, North and South Dinajpur and Malda. There is a possibility of rain in Darjeeling, North Dinajpur and Malda North districts on Saturday. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely to occur in all districts. The Meteorological Office has issued an orange alert for very heavy rains until Monday. However, if the rains subside or do not rain, there will be humidity-related discomfort in South Bengal including Kolkata. Temperatures will increase in Kolkata from Saturday. The discomfort will increase due to water vapor.However, the Alipore Meteorological Department has indicated that the rain will gradually decrease.