Kolkata experienced sporadic rain on Sunday
Along with the system, these troughs are likely to trigger heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Bengal between Sept 22 and 26. A cyclone can cause severe destruction, storm surges and high-speed gales, while a deep depression is more likely to bring heavy rain, winds of 50-60 kmph and rough seas, according to weather scientists. On Sunday, Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 29.2°C, three degrees below normal.
There is not much difference between a cyclone and a deep depression, so the former is not ruled out yet,” said Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) weather scientist Sourish Bandyopadhyay. “The system is likely to enter land as a deep depression. Persistent cloud cover and sporadic drizzle kept the mercury down. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata
The maximum temperature may rise by a couple of degrees on Monday.