The city of joy Kolkata has been receiving good rains since the arrival of Southwest Monsoon. In the past 24 hours from 8.30 am on Thursday, Kolkata witnessed moderate rains to the tune of 22.3 mm.
As per Skymet Weather, at present no significant weather system persists over Gangetic West Bengal and hence no major weather activities can be seen over the region. However, with axis of Monsoon trough running close by, humidity levels are also high which leads to locals developments of thunderclouds over the city.
Click the image below to see the live lightning and thunderstorm across Kolkata
Therefore, we do not expect heavy showers for at least next few days over Kolkata and adjoining areas. But one or two short spells of moderate intensity showers cannot be ruled out over the city.
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"Moist winds from Bay of Bay Bengal are blowing over the region, hence humidity levels have risen across the region. With the increase in temperatures during the day, there are chances of thundery activity built up which may induce one or two good spells of rain or thundershower over the city and adjoining areas," said Mahesh Palawat, VP-Meteorology, Skymet Weather.
The rain intensity is likely to increase once again from August 1, which will continue for good three to four days. Since then, weather across the state will continue to be humid and warm. But afternoons and night will remain pleasant due to the thundershower and rainfall activities.
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