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Kolkata's March Drenched: Third Wettest in 15 Years
1 Apr
Summary
- Kolkata experienced the third-rainiest March in 15 years with 55.8 mm rainfall.
- March saw five rainy days, including significant nor'wester spells, leading to excess rainfall.
- Maximum temperatures largely stayed below normal, with one of the lowest March highs in a decade.
Kolkata recorded its third-rainiest March in 15 years, with the month concluding with 55.8 mm of rainfall, exceeding the average by 51%. The city experienced five days of rain, with several significant nor'wester events contributing to the totals. This pattern of rainfall was observed across most districts in West Bengal.
Due to frequent thunderstorms and moisture incursion, the maximum temperature in March largely remained below normal. The highest temperature recorded, 34.7°C on March 27, was the second lowest for the month in the last fifteen years. Forecasters expect dry conditions for the next five days, potentially leading to hotter weather, but anticipate a similar weather pattern for April with frequent nor'westers.
Officials have advised political parties to remain alert for IMD's nowcast alerts, as nor'westers typically occur in the evenings, a peak time for election campaigning. The unusual weather provided Kolkatans with a prolonged winter and kept temperatures moderate throughout March.
