Incessant rains in Kolkata and most components of West Bengal since Wednesday have led to waterlogging in a number of low-lying areas within the state capital and a number of other districts of the state, with the Meteorological Department predicting extra rains in all districts within the subsequent three days. Influence of a Strong Southwest Monsoon and a Cyclonic Circulation.
“Due to the presence of cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and neighboring region and strong moisture from the Bay of Bengal, widespread rainfall activity is likely to continue over the districts of West Bengal till Saturday,” the Meteorological Department mentioned.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for Murshidabad, Birbhum, Paschim Bardhaman, Bankura and Purulia districts the place heavy to very heavy rainfall (70-200 mm) may be very probably at one or two locations.
Similarly, a yellow warning has been issued for Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram districts within the south and Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong and Alipurduar districts within the north.
The Meteorological Department mentioned that there’s a risk of heavy rain at one or two locations in Murshidabad, Birbhum, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong and Alipurduar districts on Saturday.
A warning has been issued advising fishermen to not enterprise into the ocean on Friday. People have additionally been suggested to remain indoors or take shelter in pucca constructions as there’s a hazard of lightning. Recently, greater than 25 folks died attributable to lightning in South Bengal.
Bankura has obtained 330 mm of rain within the final 48 hours. Darjeeling obtained over 70 mm of rain with stories of landslides in Bijanbari block.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
