Brace yourselves, West Bengal...! A fresh weather warning is out—9 districts are on high alert for storms and rain today and almost every corner of the state could see thunder, lightning and gusty winds soon. Stay prepared for what’s coming.!

Details & Context

A strong low-pressure system brewing in the Bay of Bengal is shaking things up. It’s sitting over the southwest and west-central Bay now, set to grow stronger and move north by tomorrow. This weather twist is bringing scattered storms, lightning and even hail to West Bengal.

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- Today (Thursday): 9 South Bengal districts—North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, West Bardhaman, Birbhum and Murshidabad—face rain with lightning and winds up to 50 kmph.

- Tomorrow (Friday): 6 districts—West Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, West Bardhaman and Birbhum—stay on alert for similar stormy weather.

- Saturday: The same 6, plus East Bardhaman, expect lighter rain with winds up to 40 kmph.

North Bengal isn’t spared either—expect light to moderate rain with lightning across all districts especially heavier in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri. Kolkata might dodge heavy rain today but could see showers by the weekend.

Quotes

A weather official said, “This low-pressure system will intensify and move north, bringing widespread rain and wind. Stay cautious.!”

A Kolkata resident added, “Clear skies this morning but the humidity’s already a clue—rain’s on the way.!”

Additional Information

The system’s path stretches from southwest Uttar Pradesh to north Bangladesh, crossing Bihar, fuelling this stormy spell. North Bengal could see temperatures drop by 3°C over the next few days, while Kolkata’s heat stays steady at 34.2°C max, with muggy air at 40-90% humidity. Beyond Bengal, Bihar faces severe storms and heatwaves are scorching Rajasthan, Punjab and Delhi.

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Impact Analysis

Farmers might welcome the rain, but hail and lightning could damage crops in western districts. City folks in Kolkata could face water logging if weekend showers hit hard. Travel plans might take a hit with winds up to 50 kmph, especially in rural areas. On the bright side, cooler temperatures in North Bengal offer some relief from the heat.!

From stormy winds to lightning flashes, West Bengal’s weather is about to get wild. Whether you’re in the plains or hills, keep an eye on the skies and stay safe. This is nature’s big show—don’t get caught off guard.!

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