Dry Weather Expected Across West Bengal for Kali Puja Before November Rains Begin

Dry weather is likely across most parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, on Kali Puja and Diwali on Sunday, according to the IMD. Light rain or thundershowers may occur in parts of Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Murshidabad and Nadia on November 9. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely at certain places in four southern districts on November 10. The weather system is likely to persist on November 11, with light rain or thundershowers expected at a few places across most of these districts before dry weather returns to the southern districts on November 12 and 13.

North Bengal Forecast

In north Bengal, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar are likely to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places on November 10 and 11. Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur and Malda may receive light rain or thundershowers at one or two places on November 9 and 10, with intensity increasing slightly on November 11. The weather will remain predominantly dry across north Bengal till November 9, with dry conditions returning on November 12 and 13. The IMD has issued a thunderstorm and lightning warning for isolated places in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong on November 10, while no warnings are issued for remaining north Bengal districts.

Temperature Trends

There is no significant change expected in minimum temperatures across Gangetic West Bengal and north Bengal during the next 24 hours. Temperatures are likely to rise gradually by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the subsequent three days, with no major change expected thereafter.

Context

Regional weather forecasts typically track incoming systems days in advance to help communities prepare for festive celebrations and agricultural activities. Shifting weather patterns during post-monsoon months often bring localized rains and temperature fluctuations across eastern India.