Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya Rain: Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong likely to witness heavy downpour, IMD issues alert
A strong cyclonic circulation has already formed over the northeast and east-central Bay of Bengal. The system is rapidly gaining strength by absorbing large amounts of water vapour.
West Bengal Monsoon Alert
Strong Cyclonic System Forms Over the Bay of Bengal
A strong cyclonic circulation has already formed over the northeast and east-central Bay of Bengal. The system is rapidly gaining strength by absorbing large amounts of water vapour. According to the Meteorological Office, the intensity of rainfall is expected to increase in the districts of South Bengal from the beginning of July.Monsoon Tracker:
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Monsoon Tracker Live: ASDMA urged residents across the state to exercise caution and remain vigilant. “Daily commuters and long-distance travellers are requested to plan their routines accordingly, avoiding unnecessary movement during periods of intense rainfall. Residents in low-lying and hillside areas should stay alert for any signs of flooding or landslides,” ASDMA cautioned.
Monsoon Tracker Live: The authority said that district administrations, along with ASDMA, are keeping a close watch on the evolving weather situation, with emergency response mechanisms remaining on high alert.
Monsoon Tracker Live: "The weather pattern suggests that thunderstorm and lightning with heavy spells of rain is very likely to occur in the districts, specially in the western part of the state in the coming 2-3 days which may aggravate water logging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localized landslides in vulnerable pockets," ASDMA said on Saturday.
Monsoon Tracker Live: In a media release issued on Saturday, ASDMA said the IMD has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next two to three days in Chirang, Kokrajhar, Baksa, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Dhubri districts.
Monsoon Tracker Live: A red alert has been issued for Kokrajhar and Chirang districts for Sunday, while Baksa, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji have been placed under an orange alert.
Monsoon Tracker Live: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Assam over the next two days, prompting the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to issue an alert on Saturday.
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