Kolkata, October 13 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially declared the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from West Bengal, signalling the start of drier conditions across the state. According to the IMD, mainly dry weather is expected over the next week as skies begin to clear.
The monsoon withdrawal line currently passes through Karwar, Kalburgi, Nizamabad, Kanker, Keonjhargarh, Sagar Island, and Guwahati, marking a significant shift in the season’s weather patterns.
In Kolkata, no rainfall was recorded in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m. on Monday. The city’s maximum temperature stood at 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 24 degrees, both normal for this period. The IMD forecast suggests partly cloudy skies until Tuesday morning, with no major weather disturbances expected.
With the retreat of the southwest monsoon, West Bengal now transitions toward its post-monsoon phase, setting the stage for a cooler and more comfortable spell of autumn weather.