Kolkata: The West Bengal capital on Friday will receive a light rainfall today. Kolkata has been witnessing continuous rain for several days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature is 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is 28 degrees. There will be a cloudy sky throughout the day, as per the prediction of the met office.
Rain is expected to continue in the city for several more days. On Saturday, there will be a cloudy sky with light rain, and the temperature will be the same. Meanwhile, on September 22, the rain is expected to get intensify and the temperature is likely to be dropped. On Sunday, the temperature will be 32 degrees Celsius, and minimum will be 27 degrees.
The next week will be welcomed with one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms by Kolkata. The maximum temperature on Monday will be 32 degrees Celsius, and minimum will be 28 degrees. The same condition will appear on Tuesday.
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Earlier, coastal districts in West Bengal submerged in water due to persistent rain in the several parts of the state, caused by deep depression. It largely affected the low-lying areas where water accumulated to a waist-level, causing a great hinderance to normal routine of residents. Not just this, the submerged streets have also put the lives of lakhs living in the affected areas in danger.
Vegetable Price Surge
Along with that, the incessant rain have seriously affected the region's farmlands. Due to which, the vegetable prices have shot up in both wholesale and retail markets, putting pressure on household budgets just before the festive season.
Things could get worse if the water takes longer to drain, as the damage will increase. “Due to the high tide, the water level stayed high in some parts of South Bengal even after the rain stopped. If the water doesn't recede quickly, it will be impossible to recover from the losses. Right now, the damage seems to be long-lasting and severe,” said Kamal Dey, a member of the government-appointed market task force and president of the West Bengal Vendors’ Association, quoted Times of India.