October 3, 2025

Hold your umbrellas tight! A deep depression brewing over the Bay of Bengal is pouring heavy to very heavy rain in many parts of West Bengal until October 6 morning. This downpour has put a damper on the grand Durga Puja celebrations, especially on the joyous Bijoya Dashami, when festivities usually peak. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this intense weather system will trek towards the coastline and cross parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh—between Gopalpur and Paradip—by Thursday night. The skies stayed thick and gloomy on Thursday, with moderate rain and sudden heavy showers that soaked Kolkata and other southern Bengal areas. This unexpected wet surprise put a pause on the Durga Puja revelry just when people were ready to enjoy the final celebrations of Bijoya Dashami and Dussehra. Heavy rain measuring between 7 to 20 cm is expected in one or two places of South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram districts. Kolkata and Howrah will also experience hefty showers up to 11 cm till Friday morning, the IMD said. Forecasters also warned of heavy rain in North 24 Parganas, Bankura, Hooghly, Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, and Purulia until the morning of October 3. The downpour will continue over Birbhum, Murshidabad, and more parts of South Bengal on Friday. But wait, there’s more! The rain isn’t just stuck in the plains. The sub-Himalayan districts like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar are lined up for heavy to very heavy rainfall from Friday all through the weekend. The Met office gave a stern warning to fishermen: "Do not venture into the sea till Friday." Strong squally winds of 45 to 55 kmph, with gusts up to 65 kmph, are likely along and off the West Bengal coast, making the seas dangerous. In Kolkata, residents can expect a mix of light to moderate rain spells, with occasional intense bursts keeping umbrellas busy. Low-lying parts of the city might face temporary waterlogging, so people are advised to take care. The deep depression has already caused heavy showers in coastal Bengal. The favorite tourist spot, Digha, recorded a whopping 102 mm rainfall in 24 hours till Thursday 8:30 am. Other drenched places include Sagar Island (90 mm), Kontai (70 mm), and Basirhat (70 mm), according to IMD data. So, while the rain might rain on the Durga Puja parade, it sure paints a dramatic and vivid picture of nature’s power. Stay safe, dry, and enjoy the monsoon magic carefully!

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