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The weather department has issued alerts across Uttar Pradesh, forecasting strong winds, thunderstorms and rainfall on April 8, with a possibility of hail in several districts The weather department in Uttar Pradesh has issued a series of alerts as conditions grow increasingly unstable. For April 8, forecasts predict winds of 40-50 km/h, along with thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across several districts, with a warning of possible hailstorms as well. On Tuesday evening, intense rainfall ...Read More >
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: West Bengal is moving towards the state assembly polls that are about to be held in coming days. As of now, the political scenario has become highly aggressive. The two phases of elections will take place on April 23 and April 29 for all 294 seats in West Bengal. As the BJP and TMC continue to compete intensely for power, certain constituencies in West Bengal have become crucial battlefields for the poll results. Bhabanipur: The Chief Minister's Political Fo ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Monday sharpened her attack on BJP, claiming that a vote for the principal Opposition could expose electors in the state to curbs on personal choices, such as non-vegetarian meals, and withdrawal of welfare benefits, such as those given to poor women and girl students. She told voters in public rallies across the state that although the apex court had mandated supplementary lists for addition to the electoral rolls, she hasn't seen one of them even if fou ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 31 (PTI) The Met department on Friday issued a warning for moderate rain in the next 24 hours for several north Bengal districts, as the remnant of severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' lay over central Chhatisgarh and was likely to move towards Bihar across East Uttar Pradesh. The storm battered Andhra Pradesh after making landfall on Tuesday and is now losing steam, the weathermen said. A Met office spokesperson said thunderstorms accompanied with intense rain is very likely to affect ...Read More >
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a cyclonic storm. This weather system will bring heavy rain to several districts across West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department has issued advisories for fishermen. Light to moderate rain is expected to begin in south Bengal districts from October 27. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, which is in the process of intensifying into a cyclonic storm, will bring heavy rain in some districts of West Bengal from October ...Read More >
Kolkata: A cyclonic storm that brewed over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression on Sunday, the Met said. Kolkata received drizzles and remained largely cloudy throughout the day.The drizzles turned more consistent in the evening. There is a possibility of the city experiencing thundershowers. The depression was set to intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by Tuesday morning and hit the Andhra coast between Machilipatna ...Read More >
Incessant night-long rains have devastated North Bengal, causing over a dozen deaths, widespread destruction, and severe disruption to connectivity. Landslides have cut off regions, stranding numerous tourists during the festive season. Rescue operations are underway as authorities address the crisis, including an overflowing dam in Bhutan threatening downstream areas. Incessant night-long rains have wreaked havoc in North Bengal districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Siliguri, leaving over a ...Read More >
DARJEELING/JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: At least 28 people died, most of them in Mirik, as constant downpour in north Bengal between Saturday night and early on Sunday triggered landslides, washed away bridges and caused extensive flooding across the hills and plains. Darjeeling received 261mm rain in 24 hours from 8am on Saturday. Cooch Behar got 192mm and Jalpaiguri 172mm during the period. The incessant rain and damaged roads left many tourists and residents stranded.Mirik, Jorebunglow, Sukhiapokhri, ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Alert: The festive spirit in Kolkata may face a wet challenge today, Thursday, 2 October 2025, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding districts. The rain is likely to disrupt Dashami celebrations and idol immersion processions along the Hooghly river. According to the IMD, rainfall in south Bengal could range from 64.5 mm (heavy) to over 115 mm (very heavy) today. This is expected to aggravate waterloggi ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI) A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is very likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal till October 6 morning, as various parts of the state witnessed showers on Thursday, dampening Durga Puja festival spirits on its culminating day on Bijoya Dashami. The IMD said that the system is very likely to move towards the shore and cross Odisha and adjoining Andhra Pradesh coasts between Gopalpur and Paradip by Thursday night. An overcast ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 1 (PTI) Coastal and South Bengal districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours under the influence of a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, a senior IMD official said here on Wednesday. From noon of October 2, there would be rain in some parts of Kolkata and heavy to very heavy rainfall in coastal districts - South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur - which will continue till the next two days, the official said. "While there is possibility of moderate rains s ...Read More >
Kolkata, along with West Midnapore, Jhargram, Howrah, Nadia, Murshidabad and Birbhum, is also likely to be hit by heavy rain, with estimates between 7 cm and 11 cm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts of West Bengal, with the downpour expected to peak on October 2 - the day of Dashami, which marks the climactic end of the Durga Puja celebrations. According to a report by The Indian Expre ...Read More >
Heavy rains in Kolkata caused electrocution deaths. Mamata Banerjee visited waterlogged areas and promised jobs for victims' families. Many parts of the city are inundated, disrupting transport. Metro services were suspended. The weather office forecasts more rain. Kolkata Municipal Corporation teams are working to drain water. Train services are also affected. The IMD predicts more rainfall in several districts. At least seven to eight persons died due to electrocution as torrential rains hit ...Read More >
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India's Longest Train Route: 4 Days, 9 States, 4189 Km, 50+ Stations And Stunning Views - Any Guesses? It's... Kolkata and nearby areas were hit by extremely heavy overnight rainfall on Tuesday, leading to severe waterlogging and widespread disruption. The downpour brought daily life to a halt, affecting road traffic, public transport, and routine activities across the city and surrounding regions. In response to the situation caused by the unprecedented rains in Kolkata and several districts o ...Read More >
A low pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Tuesday, triggering moderate to heavy rainfall across the State, especially in the north and the central regions, ahead of Onam. According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Myanmar coast. Under its influence a low-pressure area may form over the north Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours. A trough r ...Read More >
IMD has issued a red alert for North Bengal districts like Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong, warning of very heavy rain and flash floods. Kolkata is under a yellow alert, with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms expected till August 8. Kolkata Weather: The city of joy woke up to a blanket of clouds and a promise of wet weather, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued spells of rain and thunderstorms for Kolkata and surrounding districts over the next several days. While th ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 14 (PTI) Light to moderate rainfall is likely across South Bengal districts, as a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre here. Kolkata is likely to experience spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers over the next 24 hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively, the w ...Read More >
A primary school teacher was arrested by the Malda cyber crime police on Saturday in connection with a large-scale online fraud involving the state government's 'Taruner Swapno' scheme. Advertisement https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png Police said that the arrested accused, Manojit Burman, a resident of Dinhata and a teacher at a primary school in Sitai block, is suspected of being involved in a cybercrime ring that siphoned off funds meant for students to purchase tablets. ...Read More >
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