The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for several districts in West Bengal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the coming days due to an active monsoon trough and a cyclonic circulation over central Bangladesh.

According to the latest IMD bulletin, sub-Himalayan districts including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar are expected to receive heavy rainfall till August 12, with very heavy downpours likely on August 11. These weather conditions are attributed to a strong monsoon system currently affecting the eastern region.

In South Bengal, districts such as South 24 Parganas, Paschim Medinipur, Purulia, Bankura, and Purba Bardhaman are forecast to experience heavy showers until August 9.

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Kolkata is likely to witness an overcast sky with light to moderate rain continuing until the morning of August 9.

During the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM on Thursday, heavy rainfall was reported in Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar. The Gopalpur and Damdim tea estates recorded 100 mm of rainfall each, the highest in the state during this period. Sankosh in Cooch Behar recorded 80 mm of rainfall.

The IMD has advised residents and local authorities in the affected districts to stay alert and take precautionary measures in light of the rainfall forecast.

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