Monsoon likely to reach Gangetic West Bengal by Friday

The rains are likely to increase gradually over the districts of South Bengal and heavy rain is likely at isolated places over the region

The rains are likely to increase gradually over the districts of South Bengal and heavy rain is likely at isolated places over the region

The much-awaited southwest monsoon is likely to advance into some parts of Gangetic West Bengal, bringing down day and night temperature and humidity in the region as well as over the entire sub-Himalayan West Bengal, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday. it’ll rain.

Due to strong southwesterly winds from the Bay of Bengal, there is a possibility of thunderstorms over the Sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar during the next five days.

The Southwest Monsoon is very likely to advance into some parts of Gangetic West Bengal and all northern districts of the state by Friday.

It is said that the rains are likely to increase gradually over the districts of South Bengal and the region is likely to receive heavy rain at isolated places on Friday and Saturday.

The Met department said Purulia recorded 30 mm of rain in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Thursday, as other parts of Gangetic West Bengal remained largely dry.

The day and night temperatures in the northern districts remained significantly below normal due to cloudy sky and scattered rain.

The Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorms in some areas of Kolkata on Thursday and the day temperature is likely to hover around 33 degrees Celsius.