There may not be any major weather disturbance, but scattered rain is likely in parts of West Bengal over the next few days. With Durga Puja approaching, the weather in Kolkata and across South Bengal is expected to remain a mix of sunshine, clouds and occasional showers.
Early mornings may see a thin layer of fog in some areas. As the day progresses, bright sunshine could give way to sudden cloud cover, followed by light to moderate rain. The Alipore Meteorological Office has indicated that broadly similar conditions are likely to continue over the next few days.
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At present, no heavy rainfall is expected anywhere in the state. However, isolated areas may receive one or two spells of light to moderate rain.
Monsoon withdrawal from Bengal
According to the weather office, the monsoon is expected to gradually begin withdrawing from Bengal from the first week of October. As a result, no heavy rainfall is expected anywhere in West Bengal until October 7. Isolated light to moderate showers may occur in some places.
After October 7, the influence of the monsoon is likely to reduce further, potentially bringing down rainfall activity. During this period, night temperatures in the western districts of the state may remain slightly below normal. However, no major change is expected in daytime temperatures.
Low-pressure system may affect Puja weather
The weather could change again in the second week of October, when a low-pressure area may develop over the Bay of Bengal. According to the weather office, the system could increase rainfall over South Bengal.
During the first three days of Durga Puja, coastal and western districts may receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Gusty winds of around 30–45 kmph may also occur in these areas.
However, the long-range forecast may change. The eventual weather situation in South Bengal will depend largely on where the potential system develops over the Andaman Sea and the direction in which it moves.
Kolkata weather today
According to the latest update from the Alipore Meteorological Office, Kolkata is likely to have partly cloudy skies today.
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With relative humidity hovering around 96%, humidity-related discomfort is expected to remain high. On Sunday, Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 33°C and a minimum temperature of 26.8°C.
There is unlikely to be any significant change in temperatures today. However, the high humidity is expected to make the weather feel uncomfortable, particularly during the day.