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**Summary:**
West Bengal is bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system over Jharkhand, an active monsoon axis, and an active east-west trough. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rain across both North and South Bengal for the next five days. While South Bengal will experience a temporary dip in rainfall today and tomorrow, heavy showers are expected to return from Thursday through Saturday. North Bengal’s upper districts are also likely to receive scattered heavy rainfall. June saw above-average rainfall in South Bengal, particularly in Purulia and Bankura. North Bengal, with the exception of Malda, experienced rainfall deficits.
**News Article:**
**West Bengal Braces for Resurgent Monsoon as IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall Across the State**
**Kolkata, [Date – e.g., July 5, 2023]** – West Bengal is preparing for a renewed surge in monsoon activity as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts widespread rainfall across both North and South Bengal over the next five days. The increased rainfall is attributed to a confluence of weather systems, including a low-pressure area over Jharkhand, an active monsoon axis, and an active east-west trough.
While South Bengal will experience a brief respite from the downpour today and tomorrow, the IMD warns that heavy rainfall is expected to return from Thursday through Saturday. Purulia, West Burdwan, Birbhum, and South 24 Parganas districts are particularly at risk of heavy showers on Thursday, with the intensity expected to increase on Friday, potentially affecting East and West Burdwan, Nadia, and North 24 Parganas as well. Saturday could bring widespread heavy rain to East and West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia, Hooghly, and North and South 24 Parganas. Sunday and Monday should bring a drop in rainfall with partly cloudy skies and scattered rain.
The northern districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar are also bracing for scattered heavy rainfall in the coming days. Specific warnings for heavy rain have been issued for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar on Wednesday, and for all five districts on Thursday. Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar face heavy rain on Friday and Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar on Saturday. The IMD expects a slight decrease in rainfall intensity on Sunday and Monday, although scattered light to moderate thundershowers are still possible.
The forecast follows a June that saw above-average rainfall in South Bengal, particularly in Purulia and Bankura. In contrast, North Bengal, excluding Malda, has experienced a deficit in rainfall. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
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