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Ahead Of Durga Puja, IMD Issues Landslide Alert For Kolkata, Darjeeling; See Advisory

IMD has issued alerts for heavy rainfall as well as landslides for the regions of Kolkata and Darjeeling.

by Tooba Shaikh
Ahead Of Durga Puja, IMD Issues Landslide Alert For Kolkata, Darjeeling; See Advisory

Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Kolkata. During the festivities, many people travel to the city to witness the grand celebrations. However, this year, some precautions must be taken as the India Meteorological Department or the IMD has issued alerts for heavy rainfall as well as landslides for the regions of Kolkata and Darjeeling. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this particular weather alert.

IMD Issues Landslide Alert For Kolkata And Darjeeling

According to an article which was recently published by The Times Of India or TOI, Darjeeling is prone to landslides owing to its hilly landscapes. Hence, the IMD has issued an alert for it in the region. It has also issued an alert for heavy rainfall in Kolkata.

If reports are to go by, the rainfall could go on till October 13, 2024. Between October 6 and 9, however, only light to moderate rain is expected. It is likely that the Durga Puja festivities and activities that take place outdoors will be interrupted by thunderstorms.

Alerts for other regions in North Bengal have also been provided. Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Dakshin Dinajpur are predicted to witness gusty winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall between Sunday, October 6, 2024, to Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

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Caution Advised To Those Travelling For Durga Puja

For those who may be travelling to West Bengal for the Durga Puja festivities, all precautionary measures necessary are urged. They are also advised to keep checking the weather forecast for the regions they’ll be in to ensure they are not caught by surprise.

South Bengal may experience rain and the cause is the upper air circulation over southeast Bangladesh. It may develop into a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. One thing is for sure though, the rain cannot dampen the spirit of Durga Puja.

Also Read: 170 Dead And As Many As 68 Missing In Nepal After Intense Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods And Landslides; Search And Rescue Efforts Continue

Will you be travelling to Kolkata for Durga Puja? Let us know in the comments section below! Stay safe and check the weather forecast in advance.

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First Published: October 05, 2024 11:48 AM