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Mahalaya Weather Alert: Yellow alert issued for rain and thunderstorms in West Bengal
- •The Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert for thunderstorms and strong gusty winds across South and North Bengal.
- •A yellow alert for rain has been issued for various districts, raising concerns for Puja organizers and shoppers.
- •Continuous rain and humidity pose challenges for Kumartuli sculptors working on final idol touches and for pandal construction.
- •No official weather warnings are in place for Mahalaya day itself, offering some relief for people performing Tarpan.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusty winds across Kolkata and multiple districts in North and South Bengal on Friday, October 9. This adverse weather threatens to disrupt Puja marquee construction and last-minute shopping.
Mahalaya falls on Saturday, October 10, and the IMD's sub-divisional forecast indicates no active weather warnings for Gangetic or sub-Himalayan West Bengal on this day. While this brings relief to organizers and citizens performing Tarpan, it does not guarantee a completely clear sky.
Continuous rain and high humidity create obstacles for sculptors in Kumartuli by hindering the drying and preserving process of idol paints. Extra precautionary measures are necessary to safeguard unfinished decorations and open-air pandals from damage.
