Kolkata Weather Update: Rain Alert for Durga Puja Days

After Mahalaya, the air over Kolkata has taken on a faint winter chill, with mornings wrapped in a gentle fog. Festive lights are already twinkling, but many wonder: will the heavens open up during Durga Puja?

According to the latest bulletin from the Alipore Weather Office, a deep depression is simmering over the North Andaman Sea. Good news for the city – that system isn’t expected to swing directly over Bengal, so the broader weather pattern will stay relatively unchanged from October 10 to October 13.

That calm, however, is short‑lived. Starting around October 14 and stretching through October 17, the department predicts scattered rainfall across Kolkata and the Gangetic South Bengal belt. It’s not a monsoon‑level deluge, but those intermittent showers could definitely dampen a pandal‑hop or two.

Coastal districts are the ones to watch more closely. East and West Medinipur, as well as North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas, are forecast to receive heavier drizzles. Even some western districts are likely to see a few extra drops after the main Puja days. While rain can’t be ruled out completely, it’s unlikely to turn the celebrations into a soggy mess.

If you’re planning to stroll from pandal to pandal on Panchami, Sasthi or Saptami, it’s wise to tuck an umbrella or a raincoat into your bag. The depression won’t smash into Bengal directly, but those scattered showers can pop up on any of those festival days.

Further north, the picture is similar. Districts such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Malda, North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur may experience light to moderate showers on Saturday, with a few isolated thunderstorms possible. Residents there should keep an eye on daily updates.

Bottom line: the festive spirit isn’t expected to be washed away, but a little preparation – an umbrella, a quick weather‑check before heading out – will keep you comfortable while you enjoy the chants, the sweets, and the dazzling lights.