Tue Feb 24 01:10:00 UTC 2026: # West Bengal Awakens to Thunderstorms and Rain, Alipore Meteorological Department Predicts Continued Precipitation
The Story:
Several districts in West Bengal, India, including North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Nadia, Paschim Bardhaman, Bankura, and Murshidabad, experienced thunderstorms and rain in the early hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2026. The Alipore Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across multiple districts of both North and South Bengal. While the rain is not expected to last long, temperatures are predicted to remain stable. The unseasonal heat is already being felt, with daytime temperatures in Kolkata reaching 31.2 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal.
Key Points:
- Thunderstorms and rain occurred in multiple districts of West Bengal early Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- Affected districts include North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Nadia, Paschim Bardhaman, Bankura, and Murshidabad.
- The Alipore Meteorological Department predicts continued light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in several districts of South Bengal including Kolkata, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purba Bardhaman, and Nadia.
- Rain is also expected in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong in North Bengal.
- The rainfall is not expected to last beyond today.
- Minimum temperatures are not expected to fluctuate significantly in the coming week.
- Kolkata’s maximum temperature on Monday, February 24, 2026, was 31.2 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees above normal.
Key Takeaways:
- West Bengal is experiencing unseasonal weather patterns with thunderstorms and rain in late February.
- The Alipore Meteorological Department is actively monitoring and forecasting weather conditions.
- Despite the rain, daytime temperatures remain relatively high, indicating a continuation of warming trends.
- The weather pattern is not expected to last long, with dry conditions anticipated to return soon.
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