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Kolkata Drenched: Monsoon Depression Brings Relief, Cools Temperatures
6 Jul
Summary
- Kolkata received 48 mm of rain in 24 hours, lowering maximum temperatures.
- The depression has moved to south Jharkhand and adjoining north interior Odisha.
- North Bengal anticipates increased rainfall with heavy to extremely heavy showers.
Kolkata received 48 mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours as a depression influenced the region. This resulted in a significant drop in temperature, with the maximum reaching 29°C, the lowest recorded in approximately 16 days. The minimum temperature also decreased, falling below its normal mark.
The weather system responsible for the heavy showers in Kolkata and parts of south Bengal has now moved towards south Jharkhand and adjacent north interior Odisha. Consequently, the Meteorological Department anticipates a reduction in rainfall intensity across Kolkata and other areas of south Bengal.
In contrast, north Bengal is expected to experience an increase in rainfall activity. An IMD bulletin forecasts a gradual rise in rainfall, with predictions of heavy to very heavy showers and potentially extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places between July 7 and 9, driven by favorable wind patterns and moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
