Clear skies ahead for south Bengal next week, no heavy rain warning issued
Synopsis
The deep depression that rattled Bay of Bengal has weakened and moved away, and Kolkata's Alipore Met Centre is now forecasting clear autumn skies for south Bengal next week — no heavy rain warning, no sea advisory, and a welcome drop in night temperatures on the way.
Key Takeaways
The Alipore Meteorological Centre confirmed on 27 September that no heavy rain is expected in south Bengal , including Kolkata , for the upcoming week.
The deep depression near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border has weakened into a normal depression and moved to the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border area.
Meteorologists expect the system to further weaken into a low-pressure area by Sunday night .
Only scattered light showers are possible; no weather warning has been issued for north or south Bengal districts.
The sea advisory for fishermen has been lifted from Sunday , with no further warning in effect.
Kolkata minimum temperature stood at 27°C on Sunday morning, one degree above normal; maximum on Saturday was 30.6°C , about 1.9 degrees below normal.
The Alipore Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Sunday, 27 September confirmed that south Bengal districts — including Kolkata — are unlikely to be significantly affected by the current weather system, with no forecast of heavy rain for the coming week. Scattered light showers may occur in one or two places, but authorities have not issued any weather warning across north or south Bengal.
What Happened to the Depression
The deep depression that had earlier formed near the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh has already weakened into a normal depression, according to the Met department. It has since moved further northwest and is now located near the border of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Meteorologists expect it to weaken further and dissipate into a low-pressure area by Sunday night.
Impact on West Bengal
While the depression continues to bring rain to adjacent areas, there is no prospect of heavy rain or thunderstorms in West Bengal due to its direct influence. Light to moderate rains may continue sporadically across the state's districts through the next week, but no major weather event is anticipated. Notably, the monsoon has not yet completely withdrawn from India.
Temperature and Sea Conditions
On Sunday morning, the minimum temperature in Kolkata was recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, which is one degree above normal. The maximum temperature on Saturday stood at 30.6 degrees Celsius, some 1.9 degrees below normal. A Met department official said, 'The sky will remain clear, giving a feel of autumn. The night temperature may begin to drop further due to the change in weather.' The sea had turned rough under the influence of the deep depression, prompting a warning for fishermen against venturing out until Saturday. That warning has since been lifted, and no further advisory is in effect from Sunday onwards.
What to Expect This Week
Residents of Kolkata and the surrounding south Bengal districts can expect largely dry, clear conditions through the week, with only isolated light showers possible. The onset of cooler autumn nights is anticipated as the weather system moves away. No new cyclonic or heavy-rain threat is on the immediate horizon, offering a break after a turbulent monsoon period.
Point of View
But the Met Centre's caveat that the monsoon has not yet fully withdrawn from India is worth keeping in mind. The system's rapid weakening is good news for Kolkata, yet the broader pattern of late-season depressions forming in the Bay of Bengal has intensified in recent years. Residents and authorities would do well to treat the current lull as a window to prepare, not a signal to stand fully down before the monsoon officially retreats.
NationPress
27 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be heavy rain in Kolkata or south Bengal next week?
No, the Alipore Meteorological Centre has confirmed there is no forecast of heavy rain in south Bengal, including Kolkata, for the upcoming week. Only scattered light showers in one or two places are possible.
What happened to the deep depression that was near Odisha and Andhra Pradesh?
The deep depression has already weakened into a normal depression and moved northwest toward the Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border. Meteorologists expect it to further weaken into a low-pressure area by Sunday night, 27 September.
Has the monsoon withdrawn from West Bengal?
No, the Met department has stated that the monsoon has not yet completely withdrawn from the country. However, conditions are expected to remain largely dry in south Bengal for the coming week.
Is there any warning for fishermen in the Bay of Bengal?
The earlier sea warning for fishermen, which was in effect until Saturday, has been lifted. No further advisory is in effect from Sunday onwards as sea conditions improve.
What are the expected temperatures in Kolkata this week?
The minimum temperature in Kolkata was 27 degrees Celsius on Sunday morning, one degree above normal, while the maximum on Saturday was 30.6 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees below normal. A Met official indicated that night temperatures are likely to drop further as autumn sets in.
