Unlike the southern districts, North Bengal is expected to witness intense rainfall on both Saturday and Sunday. The IMD has issued a red alert for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rain.
An orange alert remains in force for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Cooch Behar, while Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and Dakshin Dinajpur are also likely to receive heavy rainfall. Weather conditions are not expected to improve significantly even on Monday.
Continuous rainfall has already caused water levels in several rivers across North Bengal to rise above danger levels. Fresh spells of heavy rain could worsen the flood situation, inundate low-lying areas, and trigger landslides in vulnerable hilly regions. Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall.