Safety warnings have been issued, including an orange alert for certain districts and a temporary fishing ban in coastal areas due to stormy seas. West Bengal is again subjected to disruption in the form of a new low-pressure system causing heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts. As per the Alipore Meteorological Office, active monsoon will cause heavy rains in South Bengal, while North Bengal remains at risk of landslides in its hilly regions.
Citizens are warned to keep themselves updated regarding their local weather forecasts and avoid vulnerable coastal areas as well as slick roads. Impact of hilly geography : Areas like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, and Malda will witness heavy rains resulting in localised landslides and road obstructions. Precipitation reduction trends : Meteorologists predict that after some initial heavy rainfall, the rains in Gangetic West Bengal will gradually reduce to scattered showers by mid-week.
South Bengal weather forecast and orange alerts
The weather department has reported that an active monsoon will cause hazardous conditions for transport in Southern districts. Forecast : Expect heavy rains and thunderstorms. Unsettled weather conditions are expected to persist until early September.
