Bengal Weather: IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Rain, Thunderstorms In Kolkata And Other Districts For Three Days; Possible Relief From Heatwave

Bengal Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and squall in Kolkata along with Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Uttar Dinajpur, Murshidabad, and Birbhu among others. The alert will be in place for three days. The weather body forecasts a fully packed week with rainy weather in West Bengal.

On Tuesday, April 8, the weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of thunder and lightning. The maximum temperature in the city dipped by close to two notches on Monday. Moreover, a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal on Monday morning.



Nadia, East Midnapore, North 24 Parganas, Bankura, Burdwan and Murshidabad districts may receive rain on April 8. This rainfall may provide relief from the ongoing heatwave. READ MORE: Noida Airport To Ganga Expressway: 74-Km-Long Link Road To Connect Yamuna Expressway And International Film City Kolkata Weekly Forecast April 10: Temperatures will vary from 27 degrees Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius.

Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of thunder and lightning are likely. April 11: The minimum temperature will drop to 26 degrees Celsius, with a high of 34 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy skies with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms.

April 12: The day will see a low of 25 degrees Celsius and a high of 35 degrees Celsius. Expect partly cloudy weather with a chance of rain or thunderstorms. April 13: Temperatures will range from 25 degrees Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius.

Partly cloudy skies are forecast, with a possibility of rain or thunderstorms. READ MORE: Bengaluru–Vijayawada Expressway: 518 Km High-Speed Corridor To Connect Karnataka and Andhra; Reduce Travel Time Significantly | Details The weather department's forecast suggests that most parts of the country are expected to experience above-normal temperatures from April to June. However, there is a chance of normal rainfall in April, which may help moderate the summer heat to some extent.

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