Rainfall Alert: IMD Predicts Wet Weather to Impact 5-Day Durga Puja Festival in West Bengal

Sep 27, 2025 09:00 pm CST

Meteorologists warn of potential rainfall disruption during the upcoming five-day Durga Puja festival in West Bengal as a new low pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD has issued forecasts for heavy precipitation in Kolkata and southern districts, advising caution for festival-goers and fishermen alike as the celebrations commence from September 28.