Severe Weather Alert: Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal Brings Heavy Rainfall to Eastern India During Durga Puja

Oct 02, 2025 11:39 pm CST

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is causing heavy to very heavy rainfall across West Bengal through October 6, disrupting Durga Puja festivities. The IMD warns of potential waterlogging in Kolkata and has issued warnings for coastal regions, with the weather system expected to cross the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast. Digha has already recorded 102mm rainfall, with multiple districts expected to face continued heavy downpours.