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Weather
Low Pressure System Prompts Heavy Rain Alert for Multiple Areas in Kolkata
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 06:49 PM
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A low pressure system moving over the Bay of Bengal has led the Indian Meteorological Department to issue a heavy rain warning for several parts of Kolkata, urging residents to stay prepared.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has identified a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal that is expected to intensify and move towards the Kolkata region. Forecast models indicate that the system will bring sustained heavy rainfall to the city and its surrounding suburbs over the next 24 to 48 hours.
IMD officials have placed the affected zones under a heavy rain alert, highlighting the possibility of localized flooding, waterlogging, and reduced visibility on roads. Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution, avoid non-essential travel, and follow updates from local disaster management agencies.
The department will continue to monitor the system and issue further advisories as the situation evolves. Residents are urged to keep emergency kits ready, stay away from low-lying areas, and cooperate with any evacuation directives if issued.
Preliminary data suggests that the rain intensity could exceed 50 mm per hour in the most vulnerable pockets, potentially disrupting daily activities and public transport services. The alert remains in force until the system weakens and moves away from the region.
The IMD will release periodic bulletins through its official channels and local media outlets to keep the public informed about any changes in the weather outlook.
IMD officials have placed the affected zones under a heavy rain alert, highlighting the possibility of localized flooding, waterlogging, and reduced visibility on roads. Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution, avoid non-essential travel, and follow updates from local disaster management agencies.
The department will continue to monitor the system and issue further advisories as the situation evolves. Residents are urged to keep emergency kits ready, stay away from low-lying areas, and cooperate with any evacuation directives if issued.
Preliminary data suggests that the rain intensity could exceed 50 mm per hour in the most vulnerable pockets, potentially disrupting daily activities and public transport services. The alert remains in force until the system weakens and moves away from the region.
The IMD will release periodic bulletins through its official channels and local media outlets to keep the public informed about any changes in the weather outlook.