Morning shower brings relief but submerge roads in Kolkata; Rain to continue till weekend

Kolkata and several districts of South Bengal woke up to persistent overcast skies and widespread rainfall on Friday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the oppressive humidity of the past week. However, several roads in Kolkata and nearby areas are facing waterlogging due to heavy rain. This spell of wet weather follows a series of intermittent downpours recorded across various parts of the region on Thursday night. The sharp dip in temperature has come as a welcome change for local residents, transforming the regional atmospheric conditions just as the state transitions into a major festive weekend.

The sudden shift in weather coincides with consecutive high-profile events in the state, starting with the traditional festival of Jamai Sasthi on Saturday, followed closely by International Yoga Day on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This year's Yoga Day celebrations in West Bengal are being organized on a grand scale by the state government, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to arrive in Kolkata to personally lead the central event. The overlapping scheduling of religious festivities and a high-security VVIP visit has prompted close monitoring of the regional atmospheric updates.

According to the latest bulletin issued by the Alipore Meteorological Department, the city will remain under a dense cloud cover, with light to moderate showers highly likely to disrupt outdoor schedules on both Saturday and Sunday. The weather office clarified that the rainy pattern is not restricted to the state capital but will actively impact adjoining southern districts through intermittent, heavy spells. Festive celebrations and public yoga gatherings may face logistical challenges due to localized waterlogging.

Furthermore, the weather department has issued a safety warning regarding erratic wind patterns and convective activity over the next forty-eight hours. Several coastal and inland districts of South Bengal are expected to experience sudden gusty winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour alongside the heavy precipitation. Severe lightning alerts have also been broadcast for vulnerable pockets, urging citizens to remain cautious during open-air commutes over the weekend.