The IMD reported that the monsoon remains very active over the state (Express Photo)Written by Shambhavi PandeyAfter days of persistent showers, Kolkata saw a brief pause in rain on Sunday morning as the intensity of the rain eased and the sun finally peeked through the clouds.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that no major rain warning has been issued for Kolkata. However, the broader weather pattern suggests that rain is far from over in Bengal.The IMD reported that the monsoon remains very active over the state. The low-pressure area that had formed over Gangetic West Bengal has since weakened and moved westwards towards Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Yet, light rain and thundershowers are still likely to continue over Kolkata and the surrounding districts for the next few days.For the next 24 hours, the local forecast for Kolkata predicts a generally cloudy sky with light rain or thundershowers. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively. Relative humidity remains high, with a maximum of 95 per cent and a minimum of 79 per cent, contributing to the sultry conditions. Between 6.30 am on Saturday and the same time on Sunday, the city recorded only 0.2 mm of rainfall.Despite the relative calm in Kolkata, several parts of Bengal have yellow alerts issued for them. Multiple alerts were issued through Sunday morning and noon for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, for East and West Midnapore, North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad, and parts of North Bengal such as Malda, North and South Dinajpur, and North Dinajpur.The warnings are valid for three-hour windows throughout the day, urging residents to take caution, particularly in open or poorly sheltered areas.Story continues below this adAlthough no severe weather has been forecast for Kolkata, officials advise residents to remain aware of shifting conditions as the monsoon trough remains active.While the sunshine on Sunday offered a temporary break from the rain-soaked days, the IMD suggests that scattered showers will continue through the week.Urban residents should stay alert for minor disruptions, including waterlogging and localised thunderstorm activity, especially in the evenings.Shambhavi Pandey is an intern with The Indian Express.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd