Overview
- Light to moderate rain fell in Kolkata and several south Bengal districts on Tuesday, breaking a months‑long dry spell confirmed by the Regional Meteorological Centre.
- IMD reports the well‑marked low over the southwest Bay of Bengal has weakened into a low‑pressure area moving northeast, with further weakening expected within 24–48 hours.
- Yellow alerts remain in select south Bengal districts for isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds around 30–40 kmph, with officials reiterating there is no forecast of heavy rain.
- Fishermen have been advised to avoid unsettled sea areas around the southwest and central‑south Bay, the Comorin area and Gulf of Mannar, as the system continues to influence coastal conditions.
- Short‑term impacts include a modest rise in minimum temperatures of about 2°C and potential disruption to time‑sensitive farm work such as potato harvesting, while most areas turn drier from Wednesday.