Showers hit Kolkata and South Bengal: Know what to expect for the rest of the week

Tue Feb 24 09:52:38 UTC 2026: ### Bengal Experiences Scattered Rainfall Amidst Bay of Bengal Depression

The Story:

Several districts in South Bengal, including Kolkata, North and South 24 Parganas, and Howrah, experienced scattered rainfall, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds early on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that these weather conditions are expected to persist until Wednesday. The primary cause is a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, which has intensified into a depression. While downpours are not expected, scattered rain is predicted for several districts, with a yellow alert issued for South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram.

Key Points:

• Scattered rainfall reported in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and Howrah on February 24, 2026.
• IMD attributes the weather to a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal.
• Gusty winds recorded, with a squall in North 24 Parganas reaching a maximum speed of 43 kmph.
• Yellow alert issued for South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram.
• Dry weather expected to return to most districts in West Bengal by February 25, 2026.

Key Takeaways:

• A depression in the Bay of Bengal is causing temporary weather disturbances in South Bengal.
• The IMD forecasts a return to dry weather conditions shortly, indicating a short-lived weather event.
• The localized nature of the rainfall and alerts suggests a contained impact on daily life and agriculture.

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