According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 1, which could bring spells of rain across several parts of South Bengal over the next seven days.
Durga Puja (Photo:SNS)
After Kolkata recorded its heaviest rainfall in 37 years on Tuesday, the city witnessed severe waterlogging, flooding, and traffic snarls. While the downpour subsided after Tuesday, fresh concerns have emerged for residents preparing for Durga Puja.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 1, which could bring spells of rain across several parts of South Bengal over the next seven days. Wet weather is expected at isolated places in some districts, raising fears that the festivities may be dampened.
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The five-day Durga Puja festival is going to begin from September 28 (Shashthi) and end on October 2, the ‘Vijaya Dashami’ day.
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The existing depression is expected to continue to move across south Odisha and Chhattisgarh and weaken gradually.
Durga Puja is one of the most significant socio-cultural and religious events in the Bengali festival calendar. On this occasion, pandals based on unique themes are showcased across the cities.
The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a yearly celebration that honours the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur. Hindu mythology holds that the goddess comes to her earthly abode at this time to bless her devotees.
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