In terms of rainfall, April has proved to be positive for the eastern states of West Bengal and Odisha so far. Pre-Monsoon rains have been occurring over most parts of these states occasionally.
However, in contrast with Gangetic West Bengal, parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal recorded heavier showers. Similarly, the coastal parts of Odisha saw more rains in comparison with the interior regions.
In the last 24 hours also, many stations of both West Bengal and Odisha have recorded light to moderate spells. Within the span of 24 hours from 08:30 am on Thursday, Coochbehar recorded 62.7 mm of rains, Malda 21.4 mm, Baripada 15 mm, Balasore 14 mm, and Chandbali 2 mm of rains.
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As per Skymet Weather, the southerly and southeasterly winds have been feeding moisture over many parts of West Bengal and Odisha. Moreover, a cyclonic circulation is also persisting over Jharkhand and adjoining West Bengal.
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This is the reason that parts of West Bengal have received light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places along with the northern parts of Odisha. Thus, the districts like Kolkata, Midnapore, Bankura, Malda, Bardhaman, Chandbali, Balasore and Paradip stand a strong chance of receiving rain and thundershowers.
As of now, on and off rains are likely to continue over West Bengal and North Odisha for another 24 hours. Thereafter, a trough is likely to extend from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal across Bihar and northeast Jharkhand leading to the development of thunder activities over central districts of West Bengal in the next 24-48 hours.
One or two heavy to very heavy spells of rains cannot be ruled out. The frequency of lightning and squally winds which is typical phenomenon of ‘Kaal Baisakhi’ may also occur around April 8. Thus, for the next two days, cloudy skies, rain and thundershowers would continue.
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