Kolkata, Oct. 12 -- Durga Puja celebrations in Bengal may be accompanied by rain and thundershowers from October 14, with several districts of south Bengal likely to witness scattered showers over the following days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather forecast comes as a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 13. The system's eventual movement and intensity will determine its impact on Bengal, including the possibility of heavier rainfall.
According to the weather office, dry weather is likely to prevail across north and south Bengal until the morning of October 14. Thereafter, light rain or thundershowers may occur at one or two places in Kolkata, Howrah, North and South 24-Parganas, East and West Midnapore, and Jhargram.
On October 15, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at a few places in these districts, while isolated showers may occur in other parts of south Bengal.
On October 16 and 17, light to moderate rain is likely at a few places in East and West Midnapore and South 24-Parganas, with light rain possible in other south Bengal districts. Scattered showers are also forecast in parts of North Bengal.
On October 18, light rain or thundershowers may occur at one or two places in South 24-Parganas and East Midnapore, while dry weather is likely across most other south Bengal districts.
The forecast does not indicate widespread or continuous rainfall across the state. However, with showers possible during the festive period, pandal-hoppers may need to keep umbrellas handy.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.