Heavy rainfall activity and likely increase in intensity from 10th July,2024 in NB

 Heavy rainfall activity over north Bengal and likely increase in intensity from 10th July,2024 over districts of north Bengal.

KalimNews, Kalimpong, 8 July 2024 : The Monsoon trough at mean sea level passes through Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Raisen, Mandla, Raipur,Kalingapatnam and thence southeastwards to central Bay of Bengal and extends upto 3.1 km above mean sea level. Yesterday's cyclonic circulation over Westcentral Bay of Bengal off south Andhra Pradesh coast now lies over Westcentral Bay of Bengal & adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal off north Andhra Pradesh coast between 3.1 & 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting southwestwards with height.

In view of above meteorological condition, Heavy rainfall activity over north Bengal and likely increase in intensity from 10th July,2024. districts of North Bengal. 

Detailed warnings are mentioned below.

Past 24 hours Realized rainfall over North Bengal :

Rainfall occurred at most places over North Bengal.

Heavy rainfall (7-11 cm) occurred at one or two places over Jalpaiguri district of North Bengal.

Chief Amount of Rainfall (in cm) Over North Bengal till 0830 hrs IST of today:

Forecast and warning for North Bengal

Forecast:

Light to moderate rainfall activity at most places very likely to occur over the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Coochbehar and at many places over the rest districts of North Bengal.

Rainfall Warning

08-07-2024: (Orange warning: be prepared)

Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20cm) likely to occur at one or two places over Darjeeling district.

(Yellow warning: be updated)

1) Heavy rainfall (07-11 cm)likely to occur at one or two places over Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar districts.

2) Thunderstorm with Lightning likely to occur at one or two places over Coochbehar, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri , North Dinajpur districts.

09-07-2024:

(Yellow warning: be updated)

1)Heavy rainfall (07-11 cm) likely to occur at one or two places over Alipurduar , Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri districts.

 2) Thunderstorm with Lightning likely to occur at one or two places over Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, North Dinajpur districts.

10-07-2024:

(Red warning: take action)

Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20cm) likely to occur at a few places with Extremely Heavy rainfall (>20cm) likely to occur at one or two places over Alipurduar district.

(Orange warning: be prepared)

Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20cm) likely to occur at a few places over Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar districts.

11-07-2024:

(Red warning: take action)

Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20cm) likely to occur at a few places with Extremely Heavy rainfall (>20cm) likely to occur at one or two places over Alipurduar , Coochbehar, Darjeeling districts.

(Orange warning: be prepared)

Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20cm) likely to occur at a few places over Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri districts.

(Yellow warning: be updated)

Heavy rainfall (07-11 cm)likely to occur at one or two places over North Dinajpur district.

12-07-2024:

(Orange warning: be prepared)

1)Heavy to very heavy rainfall (07-20cm) likely to occur at one or two places over Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri districts.

2) Heavy rainfall (07-11 cm) likely to occur at one or two places over Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar districts.

Possible Impact for Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Alipurduar, Darjeeling districts of North Bengal

1. Landslide in hilly areas in the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

2. Rise in water level in rivers like Teesta, Jaldhaka, Sankosh and Torsa.

3. Reduction in visibility during intense spell of rain.

4. Damage to horticulture and standing crops & vegetables in the field.

5. Water logging in low lying areas and possibility of flash flood in some areas, damages to kutcha houses and kutcha roads, inundation of underpass roads, low lying areas roads etc.

Action suggested:

1. Avoid movement in landslide prone and water logging areas and avoid staying at vulnerable kutcha houses/structures. Keep domestic animals in safe place.

2. Do not use fertilizer & pesticides as it may wash out.

3. Movement of traffic may be regulated judiciously.

4. Take shelter in safe place during thunderstorm/intense spell of rain activity.

5. Use Mausam/Damini app for real time weather alert.