Heavy rain expected in West Bengal on May 28 and 29, IMD issues yellow alert
Fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, is expected across West Bengal on Thursday and Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata has issued a yellow alert for the districts of Kolkata, Hooghly, Howrah, Purba Bardhaman, South 24 Parganas, and Nadia.
This alert is linked to a low-pressure area currently situated over the northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast. According to the IMD, the system is likely to move slowly northward and may intensify into a depression on Thursday. The resulting atmospheric instability could trigger scattered thunderstorm activity, increasing the risk of lightning strikes across the affected regions.
In its advisory, the IMD has urged residents, especially those in vulnerable districts, to remain indoors during thunderstorm spells. People are advised to avoid open fields, water bodies, and tall structures during lightning episodes. The advisory emphasises the importance of taking precautionary measures to avoid injuries or fatalities caused by lightning.
In Kolkata, the department has forecast a generally cloudy sky with chances of light to moderate rain or thundershowers throughout the day. Expected precipitation in the city will range from 0.0 mm to 13.3 mm. Meteorological data indicates that the maximum temperature in Kolkata will hover around 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity is expected to remain high, ranging from 79% to 98%, contributing to overall sultry weather conditions.
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