Weather Today: Rain Risk and Heat Surge Threaten Kolkata Holi Plans
Kolkata residents should expect disrupted outdoor plans as rain and rising temperatures press on Holi preparations. 9: 00 a. m. ET — the IMD and the Regional Meteorological Centre at Alipore issued forecasts warning of thunderstorms in Kolkata and a rain warning for several Bengal districts, while the MeT office predicted the mercury will soar over 35 degree celsius on Holi.
Kolkata Weather Today: IMD Flags Thunderstorms for the City
The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with rainfall in Kolkata on Monday, creating an immediate risk of short, intense downpours for urban neighborhoods. That advisory singles out Kolkata for potential storm activity, marking a sharp departure from recent cooler nights in the city.
Regional Meteorological Centre at Alipore Predicts 35 Degree Celsius Spike on Holi
The Regional Meteorological Centre at Alipore has predicted mercury levels will soar over 35 degree celsius in several parts of south Bengal on the day of Holi, indicating sweltering conditions for festival events. Minimum temperatures in Kolkata have risen by 7 degrees in the past four days, and last Friday the city recorded a lowest temperature of 18 degree celsius; the office expects minimums to hover between 22 degree celsius and 24 degree celsius while daytime maximums are forecast in the 32 to 34 degree celsius range over the next few days.
Rain Warnings Cover Multiple Districts; Hills Record Fog and Light Rain
A rain warning has been issued for several Bengal districts, naming Howrah, Hooghly and Murshidabad among areas at risk. In North Bengal, Darjeeling woke to dense fog while Kalimpong, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri saw light rainfall. Suri in Birbhum recorded the state’s third-lowest temperature at 15. 2 degree celsius, and parts of Jhargram registered about 9. 4 mm of rainfall. For the city itself, the IMD has not predicted further showers beyond the current advisory.
If the Regional Meteorological Centre at Alipore’s Holi forecast holds, parts of south Bengal will top 35 degree celsius on the festival day and residents should expect hot, sweltering conditions during daytime events. The next authoritative updates will come from subsequent IMD and MeT office bulletins ahead of Holi; if those forecasts continue to signal heat and storms, outdoor celebrations will need to account for both heavy rain and high temperatures.
