The spring season in India is always pleasant and unpredictable, it brings breezes, sudden chills, scorching heat, and at times, rain and thunderstorms.
But when it comes to the ongoing cricket festival of the country, the Indian Premier League, rain is the last thing fans want. In today's IPL 2026 clash, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to take on Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens, hoping to bounce back after a disappointing start to the season. However, the weather are set to play spoilsport, as rain and thunderstorm alerts have been issued in the city. There is a strong possibility that the KKR vs PBKS match could be affected tonight. Fans heading to the stadium are advised to carry umbrellas, wear appropriate footwear, and, if possible, carry raincoats.
At the time of writing, Kolkata is under a yellow alert issued by the IMD, with warnings of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across parts of West Bengal due to the 'Kalbaisakhi' meaning the 'Calamity of Baisakh' storm. While Kolkata remains relatively safe for now, several other regions in the state are under an orange alert.
Kolkata Weather Today - LIVE Updates
Currently, at the moment, the temperature in Kolkata stands at around 33°C with hazy sunshine and approximately a 25% chance of rain. However, conditions are expected to worsen as the evening progresses.
It is 4 PM and the temperature is 34°C currently and the sky covered by clouds. And it starts raining! For atleast 60 minutes it is going to rain in Kolkata.
By 5 PM, the probability of rain is expected to rise to around 47%. By 6 PM, thunderstorms are likely, with nearly a 50% chance of rainfall. Based on recent weather patterns, evening showers appear highly likely.
It is raining in some parts of Kolkata, light showers. Eden Gardens is still dry but due to the rain threat the pitch is under covers now. According to accuweather, the rain will end in 33 minutes.
Rain During KKR vs PBKS IPL Match Today At Eden Gardens
During the match hours, the temperature is expected to drop to around 27°C, while the chances of rain could increase further to nearly 60%. The threat of rain is expected to persist throughout the game, meaning IPL 2026 could finally witness weather interruptions tonight on Easter Monday. The hourly weather from match's point of view will be updated here, keep coming back to check.
KKR Desperate to Win Today
Kolkata Knight Riders are desperate to bounce back after suffering back-to-back defeats. They opened their campaign against Mumbai Indians and lost by 6 wickets at home. In their second match, they were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs. Currently, KKR sit near the bottom of the points table with a negative net run rate of -1.964, just ahead of Chennai Super Kings, who are still winless.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have emerged as one of the most in-form teams this season. They have won both their opening matches against Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings and are placed fourth on the standings with 4 points from two games.