Heavy Rain alert in Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal

• Heavy rain alert issued for Kolkata and various parts of West Bengal
• Minimum temperature in Kolkata 27.5°C, one degree above normal; maximum temperature 30.8°C, one degree below normal
• Rivers in North Bengal flowing above danger mark, causing floods and disruptions to normal life. More heavy rainfall expected next week

The Meteorological Department at Alipore issued an alert for heavy rain throughout Sunday in various parts of West Bengal, including the capital Kolkata.

The minimum temperature in Kolkata was recorded at 27.5 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal, while the maximum temperature settled at 30.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal.

In the last 24 hours, the region received 8.5 mm of rain, and intermittent rainfall is expected today. Other areas affected by continuous rains include Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Purulia, and Bankura. In North Bengal, rivers are flowing above the danger mark, leading to flood-like situations and disruptions to normal life. The forecast indicates even heavier rainfall for the coming week.