Cyclone Warning Issued as Low-Pressure Area Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal

Rain and strong winds hit Kolkata on Tuesday morning as a low-pressure area over the north Andaman Sea gathers strength. Weather expert Rabindra Goenka shared updates on the brewing system, which lies 650 kilometres southwest of Kolkata and 300 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. The system is moving towards north Andhra Pradesh and could turn into a deep depression within 12 to 16 hours over the Bay of Bengal, and possibly a cyclone within 24 hours. If a cyclone forms, it is expected to cross the coast between north Andhra Pradesh and Gopalpur in Odisha.

Rain and Wind Alerts

Rain and humidity will rise across South Bengal from Tuesday. Coastal districts like South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur face heavy rain warnings, with a yellow alert issued for parts of East Medinipur, Jhargram, and South 24 Parganas on Tuesday. An orange alert warns of strong winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour, gusting up to 60 kilometres per hour, in the coastal areas of South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur. On Wednesday, a yellow alert for heavy rain covers South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Purulia, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Jhargram.

North Bengal and Sea Conditions

Weather will worsen across North Bengal after Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and storms to hilly areas. Authorities warn tourists and residents to stay alert, as landslides are possible on hill roads. The weather is expected to improve starting Saturday, though isolated thunderstorms may continue. The weather department forecasts intermittent moderate to very heavy rain across West Bengal, along with rough sea conditions. Fishermen and people whose work depends on the sea must keep a close watch on the weather.