South Bengal, including Kolkata, ushered in 2024’s first rain on Tuesday morning, breaking the dry spell with light to moderate showers from 4 AM onward. Scattered precipitation also graced multiple districts, delighting farmers and city dwellers alike.
Regional weather forecasts indicate ongoing rain in South Bengal over the next few days, punctuated by winds and thunder at select locations. Temperatures across Bengal—north and south—should see no dramatic changes through the next seven days, maintaining the mild winter feel.
Kolkata’s day unfolded under persistent cloud cover, priming for evening drizzles. High chances of rain extend to Purulia, Jhargram, Bankura, East and West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, Murshidabad, the 24 Parganas, Nadia, East Medinipur, and West Medinipur, with gusts up to 40 km/h.
Driving this pattern is a low-pressure area formed from a fading cyclonic circulation in the south-east Bay of Bengal and adjoining ocean waters. Now centered in the mid-Bay off South Bengal coasts, it’s tracking slowly north and northwest, eyed for shifts toward southwest Bay and east Indian Ocean.
North Bengal, by contrast, contends with fog in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Uttar Dinajpur for the coming 2-3 days. No temp extremes expected, save a minor 2°C uptick over the weekend. Late-week extensions of the low-pressure could deliver showers to Kalimpong’s highlands.
As this system evolves, it highlights Bengal’s dynamic weather transitions even in off-season. Communities are urged to brace for variable conditions, from urban puddles to misty northern roads, while appreciating nature’s timely hydration.