The South Bengal Deep Depression is weakening, bringing relief from heavy rainfall across several parts of the region. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Alipore, Kolkata, said on Saturday that there is no warning of heavy rainfall for south Bengal districts from Sunday onwards."The weather system is expected to weaken further as it moves northwestwards. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also listed no warning for Gangetic West Bengal from September 26 onwards in its latest subdivision forecast."Rainfall Activity Likely to EaseAccording to the weather office, rainfall activity is expected to reduce from Saturday evening. Kolkata and other parts of south Bengal may still receive light rain or thundershowers in some places, but widespread moderate to heavy rain is not expected.The deep depression over South Bengal has already moved away from the region and is gradually losing strength. This weakening is expected to reduce the impact of the weather system on West Bengal.The latest IMD forecast for Kolkata shows generally cloudy conditions with rain or thundershowers on September 26, followed by light rain and no weather warning from September 27.Heavy Rain Had Affected South BengalSouth Bengal, including Kolkata, experienced spells of heavy rain during the past few days because of the weather system.IMD observations showed significant rainfall across several locations in West Bengal. On September 25, Kolkata-Alipore recorded 36.7 mm of rain, while Midnapore received 75 mm. Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong in north Bengal also recorded substantial rainfall.The Bengal rainfall update indicates that the rainfall pattern is now becoming less intense in south Bengal as the system weakens.Conditions in North BengalWhile the South Bengal weather update shows improving conditions, some parts of north Bengal may continue to receive rain.The weather office has indicated rainfall activity in areas including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong. The latest IMD subdivision warning, however, shows no warning for Gangetic West Bengal from September 27 onwards.Sea Conditions Remain RoughThe weakening system may continue to affect coastal conditions for some time. Gusty winds have been reported along the coast, and fishermen have been advised to remain cautious while the sea remains rough.The South Bengal rain alert is expected to ease as the system loses strength. The deep depression weakens phase is likely to bring a gradual return to more normal weather conditions across the region.For residents, the West Bengal weather news remains important as local showers and thunderstorms may still occur even after the heavy rainfall threat decreases.
