IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal and Neighbouring States
IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal and Neighbouring States
IN · Published Aug 31, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across several states due to a well-marked low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal, north coastal Odisha, and the northwest Bay of Bengal.
Gangetic West Bengal is expected to witness light to moderate rainfall at most locations, with isolated heavy rainfall on 31 August and 1 September.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall is expected to cause potential disruptions in the affected states, including Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, East Madhya Pradesh, and East Uttar Pradesh. The IMD has also issued wind warnings, predicting squally winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, over the North Bay of Bengal and along the Odisha-West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts. Rough to very rough sea conditions are anticipated, posing risks to maritime activities. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into these waters for the next 24 hours.

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