Kolkata records 42 mm of rain in 3 hrs, showers to continue
Heavy pre-Monsoon rains have lashed Kolkata, with the city recording whopping 42 mm of rain in span of mere 3 hours from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
City has been already recording drizzle and light rains since the early morning but activity intensified significantly during the noon.
At present, also, Kolkata is witnessing rain and thundershowers but intensity has decreased marginally. According to Skymet Weather, conditions are still conducive for activity to continue over the state capital for rest of the day.
These ongoing showers have also pulled the maximum temperature significantly and currently the temperature is hovering around 21°C.
Rains begin to lash Kolkata, more showers in offing
As reiterated by Skymet Weather, rain and thundershowers have started lashing the Kolkata city on Wednesday morning. Rain bearing clouds were seen engulfing the city since early morning, resulting in light rain over the city.
At present, also, the city of joy is witnessing weather activity that is likely to continue for an hour or so. Thereafter, light drizzle may continue. All thanks to the trough extending from Assam up to Coastal Andhra Pradesh across Gangetic West Bengal.
Gusty winds are also blowing across Kolkata, paving way for the pleasant weather conditions.
Rains may take a break during the afternoon, but with the availability of lots of moisture in the atmosphere along with the rise in mercury, convective clouds are likely to form again during the late afternoon or evening hours. With this, we can expect another spell of rain and thundershowers during that period.
Check current status of rain & lightning over Kolkata
Kolkata could also witness one or two rainy spell of moderate intensity. In wake of this, maximum temperatures will witness a substantial dip in the mercury but increased levels of humidity may cause some discomfort.
At present, maximum temperatures are hovering around 27°C. Weathermen predict that day maximum on Wednesday may settle around or less than 30°C.
According to Skymet Weather, weather conditions will remain conducive for rains and thunder squalls another 3-4 days. Rains are likely to peak on March 10-11, wherein Kolkata could witness some moderate to heavy rains.
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