The low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal turned into a severe low pressure in the morning. Alipore Meteorological Department said that within the next 24 hours it can take the form of a cyclonic storm. Due to low pressure, there is light in many districts of the state since Wednesday. Rain Hui. The sky was covered with clouds since Friday morning. Light rain also occurred. There was strong wind and light rain in the evening in Kolkata including North and South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Howrah, East and West Medinipur of South Bengal. When it turns into a cyclonic storm, the wind will blow at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour. According to the Meteorological Department, this cyclone has reached very close to Bengal.
Yellow alert issued
On Wednesday night it was located at a distance of 670 kilometers from Digha. On Thursday it reached a distance of 410 kilometers from Digha. It has been told that it is moving towards north and north-east at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour. The Meteorological Department has said that the chances of it hitting the coastal areas of Bengal are very less. It can hit the coast between Mongla and Kheupada of Bangladesh. According to the department, for Friday yellow alert has been issued. There may be heavy rain in North and South 24 Parganas, East Medinipur, Howrah. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in Kolkata including Hooghly, Nadia, West Medinipur, East Burdwan and Murshidabad. The rain is expected to continue till Sunday. Fishermen have been prohibited from going into the sea. The fishermen who went fishing have been instructed to return.
Chance of rain in South Bengal
Due to the effect of low pressure, there is a possibility of rain in many districts of South Bengal. Orange warning of heavy to very heavy rain has been issued in two districts of 24 Parganas on Friday. Heavy rain in East Medinipur and Howrah districts yellow alert Continuing. Light to moderate rain may occur in Kolkata, Hooghly, Nadia, Murshidabad, West Medinipur and East Burdwan.