As Kolkata gears up for the much-anticipated IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scheduled to take place this evening at 7:30 PM at Eden Gardens, the latest weather report by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised concerns of possible disruptions due to rain.
According to the IMD’s local weather forecast for Alipore — a key weather monitoring location just 6 km away from Eden Gardens — the city is expected to experience thunderstorms with rain, accompanied by lightning and strong surface winds on March 22, 2025. The department has issued a yellow alert warning, indicating potentially severe weather conditions during the day and evening.
The data reveals a maximum temperature of 29.0°C and a minimum of 22.0°C, both below normal, which is often indicative of pre-thunderstorm conditions. A light rainfall of 3 mm was recorded in the past 24 hours, with relative humidity at 79% as of 8:30 AM. The 7-day outlook and IMD warnings suggest instability in atmospheric conditions, increasing the likelihood of showers around match time.
With weather playing an unpredictable role, cricket fans and organizers will be keeping a close eye on further updates from IMD. Any persistent rainfall or lightning could potentially delay or affect the match proceedings. The Kolkata crowd, known for its enthusiasm, will be hoping the rain stays away for a thrilling start to the IPL season.
