Cyclonic Circulation Brings Persistent Rain to West Bengal

The Met office has warned of heavy rain and potential landslides in several parts of West Bengal due to a cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh. North Bengal districts are at high risk, and moderate rain is expected across south Bengal till August 8.

A cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjacent Bangladesh, along with an active monsoon trough, is poised to bring heavy rainfall to several regions of the state, as per the Met office's Tuesday briefing.

Significant rain is expected in the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar until August 9, with a forewarning of potential landslides in the hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Rivers like Teesta, Jaldhaka, Sankosh, and Torsha may also see a rise in water levels.

South Bengal areas will experience light to moderate rain until the morning of August 8, with heavy rain anticipated in South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, Birbhum, and West Bardhaman districts up to the morning of August 7. The cyclonic system is expected to sustain this weather pattern, resulting in notable rainfall measurements, including Kharidwar in Purulia (100 mm) and Panagarh (90 mm) over a 24-hour period.

(With inputs from agencies.)