Monsoon Arrives with a Bang in Kolkata
1. After the Heat, Relief at Last Kolkata’s long-awaited monsoon has finally arrived in full force. Heavy rains swept across the city starting today, as forecasted, bringing much‑needed respite from the previous heatwave. Experts link this onset to a strong cloud mass and cyclonic pattern streaming in from the Bay of Bengal . 2. Immediate Impacts on the City Heavy Showers : The IMD has issued orange alerts for heavy rainfall across South Bengal—including Kolkata—for June 17–18, with possible thunder and wind speeds around 30–40 km/h . Urban Response : In preparation, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and NKDA have ramped up operations—checking pumps, clearing drains, and stationing sewer-cleaning teams to stay ahead of waterlogging . 3. A Week of Rain Ahead Meteorologists expect the downpours to persist through midweek into Sunday, with cycles of intermittent and occasional heavy showers. Temperatures will remain in the lower 30s °C but humidity will rise, making the we...