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Met predicts dry Durga Puja in Bengal, isolated showers possible
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata has forecast largely dry weather across West Bengal during Durga Puja, with isolated light showers possible in some areas. Scattered rain is likely in coastal and south Bengal districts on 17 October, but mainly dry conditions are expected from Saptami to Ekadashi, with no moderate to heavy rainfall predicted.
RMC Director Habibur Rahman Biswas said the monsoon has withdrawn, with a trough extending over the Bay of Bengal causing light rain in one or two places. Light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are likely in South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore on 17 October, while north Bengal may see isolated showers in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong.
Kolkata is expected to have partly cloudy skies on 17 October with possible afternoon thundershowers, but clear skies from Saptami to Ekadashi. On 16 October, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 32.04 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.06 degrees.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The forecast of a dry Durga Puja will relieve organisers and revellers who feared rain disruptions during the festival's peak days. The RMC's confidence that no moderate to heavy rainfall will occur over Saptami to Ekadashi allows large public gatherings and pandal visits to proceed without weather-related setbacks. The monsoon's withdrawal, cited by the director, reduces the chance of sustained wet spells. Isolated light showers remain possible, but the overall outlook supports smooth celebrations across the state, including in Kolkata, where clear skies are expected from Saptami onward.
Source: tripuratimes.com
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