• Moumi Mousumi
• 18 Mar, 2025

Hold on tight, Bengal.! A triple weather disaster is barrelling toward the state, starting Thursday. South Bengal is under a severe weather alert while North Bengal gears up for storms and thunder. Temperatures could drop by 4-5°C by the weekend—here’s what’s coming your way.!

Details & Context

A dramatic weather flip is about to shake things up in West Bengal. After days of heatwave warnings, the Alipore Weather Office now predicts chaos starting March 20th, 2025. South Bengal will face stormy winds, rain and even hail till Saturday, with some areas feeling the impact into Sunday. Expect gusts of 40-50 kmph in districts like Bankura, East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, Hooghly, Howrah and South 24 Parganas—possibly turning into full-blown Kalbaishakhi storms.

North Bengal isn’t escaping either. Thunderstorms with lightning and rain are forecast, picking up from Friday. This wild weather comes from a trio of troublemakers: two cyclonic circulations (one over Assam, another over Haryana), twin trough lines and a western disturbance hitting northwest India on March 19th. Together, they’re rewriting Bengal’s weather story, cooling things down by 4-5°C by the weekend. But until the rain hits, daytime heat and humidity will still make life sticky.

Quotes

- “Winds could hit 50 kmph in five South Bengal districts on Thursday,” warned Somnath Dutta, head of Alipore Weather Office.

- “It’s a big shift—prepare for storms and cooler days ahead,” a weather expert added.

Additional Information

Just days ago, Bengal was sweating under a heatwave alert for Sunday and Monday. That fizzled out with evening winds, rain and hail in some spots. Now, the heat’s taking a backseat as this triple threat rolls in. The western disturbance entering on March 19th will supercharge the chaos, while the cyclonic systems and troughs stir up rain and wind. Night-time temperatures won’t budge much but daytime highs will dip—a relief after weeks of scorching heat.

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Impact Analysis

This stormy spell could be a double-edged sword. Farmers might welcome the rain but hail and fierce winds could damage crops in South Bengal. City commuters and rural folks alike may face travel woes, power cuts or flooded streets. In North Bengal, thunderstorms pose risks of lightning strikes. On the bright side, the cool down will ease heat stress for millions. Authorities might need to step up with safety alerts if things get rough.

Bengal’s weather is about to go wild, with storms, rain and a big temperature drop on the way. From Thursday’s kick off to the weekend’s finale, it’s a triple trouble tale worth watching. Stay safe and ready—this could be a game-changer.!

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