West Bengal floods: A recurve that left a trail of destruction; ‘westerly winds brought system closer to state’

An unexpected recurve of a low-pressure system, initially headed for Chhattisgarh, caused devastating rain and flooding across north Bengal. Strong westerly winds, linked to the retreating monsoon, diverted the system towards north Bihar, bringing it dangerously close. Despite weakening, its wide spread and moisture incursion significantly impacted the region.