KOLKATA: A low-pressure is set to form over north Andaman Sea over the next 24 hours. It may lead to showers in Kolkata and south Bengal from October 13-15 (Ashtami-Dashami). Kolkata could receive a heavy, consistent spell of rain one of these days.
The low-pressure system is set to travel in a northwest direction towards Odisha and Andhra coasts. It may gain strength as it draws moisture and approaches the coast. The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted that it could have a landfall on October 14.
The city may come under the ‘outer band’ of the system. There will be a strong south-easterly wind during the period that may lead to rain. Weathermen expect the rain to begin late on October 13 (Ashtami) and remain light to moderate the next day.
“It could turn heavier on Dashami, with possibility of Kolkata receiving a heavy spell on one of these two days,” said RMC director GK Das.
