Kolkata: The Meteorological Department said on Sunday that there is a possibility of heavy rain in the country. West Bengal Due to low pressure area over North Telangana till 20 October and strong southeasterly wind from Bay of Bengal.
It advised fishermen not to venture into the sea till Tuesday and warned of landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts due to rise in water level in rivers, waterlogging in low-lying areas and rain.
Crops standing in the fields, almost ready for harvesting paddy in many districts of the state, can be damaged, Regional Meteorological CenterDeputy Director, Sanjib Bandopadhyay said.
Some southern districts of the state including Howrah, Hooghly and East MedinipurThe state has recently experienced floods due to rains and flooding of rivers.
Bandopadhyay said that the southern districts of the state, including Kolkata, are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sunday.
North Bengal He said that the districts would receive more rain from Monday.
NS met The rain due to low pressure area over North Telangana and strong southeasterly wind is likely to continue till Wednesday, the department said.
Squally wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph very likely over South 24 Parganas & East Medinipur and 30 to 40 kmph gusting rate over Kolkata, Nadia, Howrah, North 24 Parganas & North 24 Parganas. Paschim Medinipur districts, it added.
It advised fishermen not to venture into the sea till Tuesday and warned of landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts due to rise in water level in rivers, waterlogging in low-lying areas and rain.
Crops standing in the fields, almost ready for harvesting paddy in many districts of the state, can be damaged, Regional Meteorological CenterDeputy Director, Sanjib Bandopadhyay said.
Some southern districts of the state including Howrah, Hooghly and East MedinipurThe state has recently experienced floods due to rains and flooding of rivers.
Bandopadhyay said that the southern districts of the state, including Kolkata, are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sunday.
North Bengal He said that the districts would receive more rain from Monday.
NS met The rain due to low pressure area over North Telangana and strong southeasterly wind is likely to continue till Wednesday, the department said.
Squally wind speed reaching 40 to 50 kmph very likely over South 24 Parganas & East Medinipur and 30 to 40 kmph gusting rate over Kolkata, Nadia, Howrah, North 24 Parganas & North 24 Parganas. Paschim Medinipur districts, it added.
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