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Heavy Rain Alert Issued for South Bengal as New Low‑Pressure System Moves In
✍️ Telegraph India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:40 PM
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The meteorological department has placed South Bengal under a heavy‑rain warning until August 31 following the arrival of a fresh low‑pressure area.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy‑rain alert for the southern districts of West Bengal, citing the development of a fresh low‑pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The alert, effective until August 31, warns of sustained downpours that could lead to localized flooding and water‑logging in vulnerable zones.
Residents in districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and South 24‑Parganas have been advised to stay alert, avoid low‑lying areas and secure property against potential water damage. Authorities are monitoring river levels and have readied emergency response teams to assist communities if conditions worsen.
The IMD has also cautioned that the system may intensify overnight, bringing intermittent heavy showers and gusty winds. While the alert does not predict extreme events, officials recommend that commuters plan for possible traffic disruptions and that schools consider temporary closures if rainfall becomes severe.
Overall, the weather bulletin underscores the need for preparedness as the monsoon season continues, with the low‑pressure area expected to linger over the region for the next week.
Residents in districts such as Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and South 24‑Parganas have been advised to stay alert, avoid low‑lying areas and secure property against potential water damage. Authorities are monitoring river levels and have readied emergency response teams to assist communities if conditions worsen.
The IMD has also cautioned that the system may intensify overnight, bringing intermittent heavy showers and gusty winds. While the alert does not predict extreme events, officials recommend that commuters plan for possible traffic disruptions and that schools consider temporary closures if rainfall becomes severe.
Overall, the weather bulletin underscores the need for preparedness as the monsoon season continues, with the low‑pressure area expected to linger over the region for the next week.