🌩️ Thunderstorm Alert: Heavy Rain & Gusty Winds in Kolkata
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning, moderate rain, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h over the next few hours.
Current IMD forecasts for South Bengal — including Kolkata — show thunderstorms with gusty winds (30–40 km/h) and isolated lightning expected today around Kolkata.
🔄 Mid-Week Outlook: Fresh Weather Wave Approaching
- A low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal/Bihar is weakening but a new cyclonic circulation in the Bay of Bengal may bring scattered heavy rain and gusty west-to-northwest winds of 40–50 km/h to Kolkata and nearby districts between Tuesday–Thursday.
🗓️ Extended Weekly Forecast: Monsoon Gaining Momentum
The monsoon over South Bengal has intensified, prompting an orange alert in Kolkata and adjoining districts for light to moderate thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds on specific days this week.
IMD district-level warnings indicate:-
Today (June 23): Thunderstorms with winds of 30–40 km/h, lightning likely in Kolkata.
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Next 2–3 days: Similar activity across surrounding districts, with heavier spells (7–11 cm rain) possible in nearby areas like North/South 24 Parganas and Howrah.
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