Driest Cities in West Bengal

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — West Bengal

1 Adra 46.8"

2 Raghunathpur 47.0"

3 Lakhyabad 47.0"

4 Bānkura 47.2"

5 Arāmbāgh 47.8"

6 Rānīganj 48.2"

7 Bahula 48.2"

8 Beliātor 48.2"

9 Barjora 48.4"

10 Kharar 48.7"

11 Bishnupur 48.8"

12 Rāmjībanpur 48.9"

13 Chandrakona 48.9"

14 Kulti 49.1"

15 Āsansol 49.1"

16 Āmlāgora 49.6"

17 Sonāmukhi 49.7"

18 Chittaranjan 49.7"

19 Kenda 49.8"

20 Durgapur 49.9"

21 Khātra 50.3"

22 Jāmuria 50.3"

23 Pātrasāer 50.4"

24 Jhalidā 50.5"

25 Muri 50.5"

26 Ghātāl 50.8"

27 Puruliya 50.9"

28 Malda 51.6"

29 Farakka 51.6"

30 Dhuliān 51.6"

31 Balarāmpur 51.7"

32 Memāri 51.7"

33 Dubrājpur 51.8"

34 Bāli Chak 51.9"

35 Kātoya 52.1"

36 Jhārgrām 52.1"

37 Barddhamān 52.2"

38 Bolpur 52.2"

39 Guskhara 52.3"

40 Raghunandanpur 52.9"

41 Ahmadpur 53.0"

42 Siuri 53.1"

43 Tarakeswar 53.1"

44 Srirāmpur 53.1"

45 Bāgnān 53.1"

46 Jangipur 53.5"

47 Navadwīp 53.7"

48 Krishnanagar 53.7"

49 Lālgola 53.7"

50 Pandua 54.0"

51 Shāntipur 54.0"

52 Sainthia 54.0"

53 Kālna 54.0"

54 Murshidābād 54.1"

55 Muragācha 54.4"

56 Rampur Hat 54.4"

57 Nalhāti 54.4"

58 Baharampur 54.7"

59 Kāndi 55.0"

60 Beldānga 55.1"

61 Medinīpur 55.8"

62 Kharagpur 55.8"

63 Haripur 55.9"

64 Kesabpur 55.9"

65 Bagulā 56.1"

66 Madanpur 56.3"

67 Daulatpur 56.5"

68 Rānāghāt 57.3"

69 Aistala 57.3"

70 Āmta 57.5"

71 Pānchla 57.5"

72 Gobindapur 57.5"

73 Karīmpur 57.8"

74 Singur 58.3"

75 Baidyabāti 58.3"

76 Rāmnagar 58.3"

77 Begampur 58.3"

78 Krishnapur 58.3"

79 Gangadharpur 58.3"

80 Tamlūk 58.6"

81 Mahīshādal 58.6"

82 Debīpur 58.6"

83 Naihāti 59.5"

84 Kalyani 59.5"

85 Kānchrāpāra 59.5"

86 Hugli 59.5"

87 Hālīsahar 59.5"

88 Chandannagar 59.5"

89 Bhātpāra 59.5"

90 Bānsbāria 59.5"

91 Uluberiya 59.7"

92 Māyāpur 59.7"

93 Pujali 59.7"

94 Egra 59.8"

95 Rāiganj 60.5"

96 Sānkrāil 61.4"

97 Fort Gloster 61.4"

98 Bhandārdaha 61.4"

99 Dumjor 61.4"

100 Bankra 61.4"

The driest cities in West Bengal receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Adra receives just 46.8 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Adra gets just 46.8" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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