Low Pressure in North Bay of Bengal to Bring Rainfall Across West Bengal: IMD

Rapid Summary:

• The India Meteorological department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal.
• Coastal areas like South 24 Parganas may experience very heavy rain (7-20 cm), while districts such as North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and Purba and Paschim Medinipur are expected to receive heavy rain (7-11 cm) until Tuesday morning.
• From Tuesday morning till Wednesday morning (September 3, 2025), more rainfall is likely in Purba and Paschim Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, jhargram, and Bankura districts.
• Thunderstorms with lightning and winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph are forecast for south Bengal over the next two days starting Monday.
• fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea till wednesday as squally weather with wind speeds of up to 45 kmph may occur along the north Bay of Bengal and coastal west Bengal-Odisha regions.

Indian Opinion Analysis:
The IMD’s warning signals potential disruption across key districts in West Bengal due to heavy rain over consecutive days. Advisories asking fishermen not to venture into the sea highlight concerns surrounding marine safety amid escalating risks tied to adverse weather conditions along coastal zones. For urban hubs such as Kolkata and Howrah-which lack robust drainage infrastructure-this rainfall could result in waterlogging or transportation delays that might affect daily activities for residents.

such events emphasize an urgent need for state authorities to improve disaster preparedness mechanisms-such as early warning systems or stormwater management projects-to mitigate impacts on both rural fishing-dependent communities as well as heavily populated urban centers prone to flooding during monsoonal disturbances.

Link for read more: published – September 01, 2025