§  Bengal Weather Update February 2026

§  Cloudy Skies, Light Rain Hits Kolkata and South Districts – Low Pressure in Bay of Bengal Intensifies

§  Temperature Rise, Scattered Showers in North Hills and Coastal Areas – IMD Warns of Thunderstorms Amid Western Disturbances

§  Cloudy skies, light rain in Kolkata, South districts from Bay low pressure – temperature rise, North Bengal showers, IMD forecast details

Diptota Dey, Kolkata: West Bengal braces for cloudy skies and light rain starting February 22, 2026, thanks to a brewing low pressure in the Bay of Bengal and active western disturbances. Kolkata and South Bengal districts like Howrah, Hooghly, Midnapore could see showers today and tomorrow, while North Bengal hills like Darjeeling get wetter. Temperatures are climbing – no more chilly mornings with mins up to 21°C in coastal spots. This “Bengal weather update February 2026” has folks on X sharing umbrella pics and flood fears, as IMD predicts scattered thunderstorms.

·       Bay of Bengal low pressure + western disturbance trigger light-moderate rain across Kolkata, South 24 Pgns, Midnapore Mon-Tue.

·       Partly cloudy today, min temps up – winter easing.

·       IMD Feb 21 Update: Southeast BoB cyclonic circulation intensifies – moisture influx Odisha-Bengal coasts.

·       South Bengal: Kolkata/Howrah/Hooghly/S24Pgns/EW Midnapore/Jhargram rain Mon-Tue.

·       North: Darjeeling/Jalpaiguri/Kalimpong hills showers via WD.

·       Kolkata: Max 31°C, min 20°C rising – humidity 38-83%.

Details & Context

South Bengal Forecast

·       Feb 22 (Mon): Light rain coastal – S24Pgns, Midnapores, Jhargram heavy pockets

·       Feb 23 (Tue): Kolkata/Howrah/Hooghly join, cloudy widespread

·       Temps: 19-21°C coastal, 15-18°C west

North Bengal

·       Hills: Light showers Darjeeling/Kalimpong/Jalpaiguri Mon-Tue

·       Plains: Siliguri/Malda 16-19°C min, stable

System Track

·       BoB low moves NNW – recurve E Indian Ocean

·       WD boosts N Bengal hills

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says a cyclonic circulation over the southwest Bay of Bengal is turning into a low pressure area, pulling in moisture to South Bengal coasts. This mixes with western disturbances over north India, bringing clouds and rain. South Bengal, including Kolkata, expects partly cloudy skies with light rain on February 22-23. Coastal districts like East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, North and South 24 Parganas face higher chances – rain could hit on Monday and Tuesday.

North Bengal gets light rain in hilly areas like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong due to western disturbances. Flat areas like Siliguri, Malda stay dry but cloudy. No big temp changes – Darjeeling hills at 6-8°C, upper North Bengal 11-15°C, lower 16-19°C. South Bengal sees mins rising 2°C to 19-21°C in coasts, 15-18°C west. Day max in Kolkata around 31°C, feeling less wintery. The low pressure might strengthen into a depression by February 24, moving northwest – watch for heavier rain if it nears Odisha-Bengal coasts.

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Quotes

·       IMD Bulletin
“Low pressure SE BoB – moisture coastal Odisha-Bengal. Light-moderate showers S Peninsular + E coasts.”

·       Regional
“Cloudy skies Kolkata – rain chance Tue. Min temp rise 2°C South Bengal.”

·       IMD forecast: “Light rain in coastal districts of South Bengal and hilly areas of North Bengal on Monday and Tuesday.”

·       On low pressure: “The low pressure will increase strength and become a clear low pressure in the next twenty-four hours.”

·       From X user @PIW44 (post ID 1993258455323623866): “Low Pressure Area (LPA) formed today morning over the Comorin Sea and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal.”

·       From X user @NEWS7Odia (post ID 1992465543367119039): “Low pressure in the South Bay... Water vapor will enter the coasts of Odisha and Bengal.”

·       Local resident on X @SriLankaTweet (post ID 2009896667450114242): “The depression over the Bay of Bengal has begun crossing... Heavy rain and strong winds likely over northern areas.”

Additional Information

Kolkata Snapshot

·       Today: Partly cloudy, 20.4-31.3°C

·       Humidity: 38-83%

·       No major rain today – dry pockets

·       South India Link: Heavy Tamil Nadu/Kerala – BoB system spillover.
Apps: IMD/Mausam/Skymet real-time.

As of February 22, 2026, IMD’s daily briefing warns of heavy rain in South India from the low pressure but Bengal gets lighter impacts – scattered thunderstorms possible. A fresh low pressure forms over Southeast Bay by February 23, potentially bringing more rain to coasts. Daily Sun reports isolated thunderstorms in Khulna, linking to Bengal borders. India Today notes temperature rise in north, contrasting Bengal’s mild increase.

X buzz: @NewsWireLK (post ID 1993375098401959993) on RED ALERT for low pressure – heavy rain warnings near Bengal coasts. Users share Kolkata rain videos, complaining of sudden showers. Skymet predicts no cyclone but intensified depression by February 24. No flood alerts yet but coastal vigilance advised. Elsewhere, heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala from similar system.

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Impact Analysis

Commute: Umbrellas ready coastal, plains dry.

This Bengal weather update for February 2026 means wet days ahead – good for farmers with light rain easing dry spells but bad for commuters with slippery roads and delays. Temperature rise (up 2°C) ends winter chill, boosting outdoor activities but raising heat stress risks in cities like Kolkata. Western disturbances bring needed rain to North Bengal hills, aiding tea gardens but heavy spells could cause landslides. Low pressure in Bay might intensify, threatening floods if it recurves – past events like Cyclone Yaas show vulnerability. Socially, X users worry about monsoon-like rain in winter with memes on “early summer showers.” Economically, fishing and ports on alert for rough seas. Overall, it’s a shift from dry to damp, calling for preparedness.

Conclusion

Bengal braces light rain BoB low + WD – Kolkata cloudy Tue, temps warming.
Winter retreat, spring hints.

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