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More than 400 trees were uprooted in and near Kolkata. [43] More than 260 mm of rain fell in Kolkata in 24 hours along with 130 km/h (81 mph) gusts of wind. [43] Heavy downpour had also led to flooding in various parts of Kolkata and disrupted services at the Kolkata Metro due to the inundation of Park Street and Esplanade metro stations.
The 2024 West Bengal floods occurred in mid-September 2024, primarily affecting the southern regions of the state. The floods were triggered by a combination of heavy rainfall due to a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal and the release of water from dams managed by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). [3]
Damage from Cyclone Amphan in Kolkata. At least 19 people were killed in Kolkata. [11] The storm also triggered widespread flooding around the city. 236 mm of rain was recorded in Kolkata. [11] Many in the state have lost their entire homes as well. [14] Also, electricity and telephone lines brought down and houses flattened. [15]
The highest rainfall occurs during the monsoon in July and August interchangeably. The city receives 2578 hours of sunshine per annum, with the maximum sunlight occurring in March. [ 4 ] Pollution is a major concern in Kolkata, and the Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) level is high when compared to other major cities of India, [ 5 ] [ 6 ...
Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana [a] (/ ˈ d ɑː n ə /) was a strong tropical cyclone which affected the states of West Bengal and Odisha in India. [2] The third cyclonic storm and second severe cyclonic storm of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Dana formed from a low pressure area that the Indian Meteorological Department first monitored on October 20.
Bangladesh, India (mainly in the state of West Bengal) Part of the 1737 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1737 Calcutta cyclone , also known as the Hooghly River cyclone of 1737 or the Great Bengal cyclone of 1737 , was the first super cyclone on record in North Indian Ocean and is regarded as one of the worst natural disasters in India.
In the coastal areas rainfall is about 200 cm, in the Ganga plain and in the central part of the state rainfall is about 150–200 cm, and in the western plateau region the amount of rainfall received is about 100 to 125 cm. Drought is a common phenomenon in the Bankura and Purulia districts. Rainfall that occurs in the summer months often ...
It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. IMD is headquartered in Delhi and operates hundreds of observation stations across India and Antarctica. Regional offices are at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Guwahati and New Delhi.