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Orange alert in Bengal with thunderstorms and rain in Kolkata and 4 districts
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News18•07-10-2026, 11:53
Orange alert in Bengal with thunderstorms and rain in Kolkata and 4 districts
- •An orange and yellow alert has been issued for Kolkata and four districts for thunder, lightning, and rain.
- •Light to moderate rainfall is expected across multiple districts in South Bengal on Wednesday and Thursday.
- •Heavy spells of rain are likely in several districts of North Bengal on Thursday.
- •Conditions are likely to become favorable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the state by early next week.
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A yellow alert has been issued for South Bengal districts including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas due to anticipated rainfall and gusty winds.
According to the Meteorological Department's indications, the withdrawal phase of the monsoon in Bengal may begin in the second week of October.
Heavy rain is likely in North Bengal on Thursday, with heavy spells expected in two to three districts including Jalpaiguri.
