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North Bengal Braces for Heaviest Rainfall as IMD Issues Red Alert
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 09:02 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall in parts of North Bengal until Sunday, warning of potentially dangerous conditions. The region has experienced minimal rainfall since the monsoon's onset on June 11.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather warning for North Bengal, predicting the heaviest rainfall the region has experienced this monsoon season. The forecast indicates that this intense precipitation will continue until Sunday.
This alert comes after a period of relatively dry weather in the city since the monsoon officially arrived on June 11. The IMD's prediction highlights the potential for dangerous conditions due to the expected downpour.
Residents and authorities in North Bengal are advised to prepare for significant rainfall and associated risks as the weather system is expected to bring substantial amounts of water.
This alert comes after a period of relatively dry weather in the city since the monsoon officially arrived on June 11. The IMD's prediction highlights the potential for dangerous conditions due to the expected downpour.
Residents and authorities in North Bengal are advised to prepare for significant rainfall and associated risks as the weather system is expected to bring substantial amounts of water.