The India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall alert for West Bengal, with the northern side of the state expected to experience more precipitation today than southern West Bengal, which is expected to see an increase in rain from Saturday onwards.

Thunderstorms are predicted on Thursday in northern West Bengal’s Malda and Dinajpur areas, driven by the active low pressure and monsoon axis in Bangladesh. The department has stated that rainfall in West Bengal will intensify when this pair strengthens.

Scattered heavy rain is anticipated in southern West Bengal, particularly along the coastal areas and districts bordering North Bangladesh.