Thunderstorm, rain likely in Kolkata between April 20-23: IMD
India Today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a spell of thunderstorms and rain in Kolkata and its surrounding areas between April 20 and 23, predicting that the dry spell is nearing its end in the city.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata has predicted that at least one spell of thunderstorm and rain is likely in the city and its surrounding areas between April 20 and 23.
As per the IMD, the conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderclouds over Jharkhand and adjoining areas, with the clouds likely to move eastward, further triggering rain in Kolkata.
As per the prediction by the IMD, after the longest pre-monsoon dry spell in 16 years, the dry spell is nearing its end in Kolkata in the form of rain, which is expected in the next few days.
The condition is favourable as there is a chance of the formation of a cyclonic circulation over Jharkhand.
Isolated to scattered rainfall Thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds very likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal & Odisha during next 5 days.
KOLKATA WEATHER
With hot and humid weather, Kolkata on Monday recorded the maximum and minimum temperatures at 36 and 29 degrees Celsius respectively.
