Kolkata Weather LATEST update: Heavy rain, strong winds expected soon; Check here

Heavy rain and storms have been hitting the state for days. Today, the Alipore Meteorological Department issued a forecast for more rain and storms across various districts. They say the storms could start within hours!

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Everyone's been asking, "Where's the rain?" No worries, the Alipore Meteorological Department predicts rain and storms across several districts starting today.

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A cyclonic circulation over East Bihar is expected to bring scattered rain to several districts in South Bengal.

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Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit several districts within hours.

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Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is likely in Murshidabad, Nadia, Purulia, Bankura, East & West Bardhaman, and North & South 24 Parganas districts.

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Heatwave conditions are possible in South 24 Parganas and West Medinipur districts.

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Excessive heat is expected in Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah, East Medinipur, and North 24 Parganas districts.

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The Alipore Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for North Bengal districts.

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Thunderstorms with rain and gusts of 50-60 kmph are possible in Malda, North & South Dinajpur, and Jalpaiguri districts. Heavy rainfall is also likely in Darjeeling district.

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What will the weather be like in Bengal on Thursday? A yellow alert has been issued for the districts of South Bengal. Wind speeds of 40-50 kmph are expected in Jhargram, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East Medinipur, West Medinipur, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas.

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Other districts will experience winds of 30-40 kmph. Rain is expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, North & South Dinajpur, and Malda districts of North Bengal.