{"id":210781,"date":"2026-03-26T18:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=210781"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:47:14","slug":"kolkata-weather-alert-weekend-rain-likely-2-key-reasons-behind-the-sudden-storm-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/kolkata-weather-alert-weekend-rain-likely-2-key-reasons-behind-the-sudden-storm-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolkata Weather Alert: Weekend Rain Likely! 2 Key Reasons Behind the Sudden Storm Threat."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kolkata is bracing for a significant weather shift this weekend as the Alipore Meteorological Department predicts widespread thunderstorms and rain across South Bengal. After a spell of scorching heat and uncomfortable humidity, nature might provide a brief respite. Experts have identified two major meteorological factors behind this expected atmospheric instability that could trigger the season&#8217;s typical Nor&#8217;westers (Kalbaisakhi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first reason is the significant incursion of moisture from the Bay of Bengal into the mainland, which is creating a high-humidity environment conducive to storm formation. Secondly, a persistent cyclonic circulation over Northeast Bangladesh and its neighborhood is acting as a catalyst, pulling in unstable winds. The combination of these factors is likely to result in peak storm activity on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, with wind speeds potentially reaching 40-50 kmph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While South Bengal districts like North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, and Hooghly prepare for squally winds, North Bengal remains under a hailstorm watch. Districts such as Darjeeling and Kalimpong are expected to receive moderate rainfall. Although the maximum temperature is expected to drop by 2-3\u00b0C following the showers, the Met office warns that the pre-storm phase will remain &#8220;warm and humid.&#8221; Residents are advised to stay updated with real-time lightning alerts and avoid open spaces during the peak storm hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata is bracing for a significant weather shift this weekend as the Alipore Meteorological Department predicts widespread thunderstorms and rain across South Bengal. After a spell of scorching heat and uncomfortable humidity, nature might provide a brief respite. 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