• Moumi Mousumi
• 19 Mar, 2025

Brace yourself—Bengal’s weather is about to flip upside down.! Starting Thursday, fierce storms, heavy rain and hail are forecast to sweep across South Bengal, followed by North Bengal on Friday. Get ready for a wild ride as nature takes charge.

Details & Context

The calm before the storm ends soon. On March 20th, 2025 South Bengal will face a weather onslaught—think thunderstorms, hail and winds roaring up to 60 kmph. North Bengal joins the chaos a day later on March 21st. Today March 19th is dry for most but western districts like Bankura and Purulia might see light showers by evening. Experts blame a mix of weather systems: a cyclone in Northeast Assam, twin trough lines stretching from Chhattisgarh to Kerala and a fresh western disturbance in Northwest India’s hills.

- South Bengal: Heavy rain, hail and Kalbaishakhi (pre-monsoon storms) from Thursday to Sunday.

- North Bengal: Thunderstorms and gusty winds kick off Friday.

- Kolkata: Cloudy skies turn stormy by Thursday.

Quotes

- Weather Official: “Moisture from the Bay of Bengal is fuelling this storm surge. Winds could hit 60 kmph in many districts.”

- Local Resident: “We’re used to heat but this sudden storm warning has us scrambling.!”

Additional Information

South Bengal’s trouble starts Thursday with districts like Bankura, Jhargram, West Midnapore, Hooghly and East Burdwan in the firing line. Expect scattered rain everywhere but these spots might see intense Kalbaishakhi storms. Friday ramps it up—Howrah joins the list with hail and 60 kmph winds possible. By Saturday, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia and the 24 Parganas take the brunt. North Bengal stays dry until Friday, then faces 30-40 kmph winds and rain through the weekend. Kolkata.? Pleasant mornings give way to stormy afternoons from Thursday onward. Temperatures may drop 4-5°C in North Bengal by week’s end but the heat sticks around elsewhere.

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Impact Analysis

This weather shake-up could turn daily life upside down. Farmers might lose crops to hail and wind, while commuters face slippery roads and delays. Power cuts from lightning or fallen trees are a real risk. For Kolkata’s street vendors and outdoor workers, it’s a tough few days ahead. On the flip side, the rain could ease the heatwave gripping Bengal—though the stormy chaos might outweigh the relief. Safety warnings are out: stay indoors during peak storm hours.!

From dry skies to roaring storms, Bengal’s in for a dramatic twist. Starting Thursday, nature’s fury will test the state’s resilience. Stay prepared—this isn’t just rain; it’s a full-blown weather event.

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