Weather Update for West Bengal Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms: Kolkata: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected from Monday to Wednesday (March 11–13). Temperature Drop: Minimum temperature in Kolkata will be 23.2°C (0.6°C above normal), while maximum temperature will drop to 30.6°C (3°C below normal). Other Regions: Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, and Koch Bihar: Thunderstorms and heavy rain with wind speeds of 30–50 km/h. North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda: Thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday, with warnings until Saturday. Impact: Reduced temperatures by 2–4°C in the state due to moisture from the Bay of Bengal. Regional Warnings: South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, and Howrah: Thunderstorms and heavy rain from Monday to Wednesday. North Bengal: Heavy rain and thunderstorms until Saturday. --- Other News Highlights Dubai Drone Attack: A drone attack targeted a fuel tank at Dubai International Airport, causing a fire and halting all flights temporarily. West Bengal Government Salary Adjustment: The Supreme Court ordered the restoration of old Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees starting March 2024. Cricket News: Pat Cummins (Australia) faces uncertainty in the IPL. Sanman (India) aims to improve his game by learning from MS Dhoni. Virat Kohli is compared to Sanman for his leadership in the World Cup. --- Subscription Details The article promotes subscription to Anandabazar (a Bengali newspaper) for daily updates, archives, and exclusive content. Subscription Options: Renewal: Automatic renewal unless canceled. New Subscriber: Requires re-registration at the new rate.#kolkata #darjeeling #jalpaiguri #kalimpong #alipurduar
North Bengal Weather Forecast: Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in North Bengal are set to face heavy rainfall, ranging from 7 to 11 centimeters, starting from Thursday. This is attributed to an upper air cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh and the adjoining Gangetic West Bengal region, extending up to 1.5 kilometers above mean sea level. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the cyclonic activity, combined with strong moisture influx from the Bay of Bengal, will intensify thunderstorm activity in several districts of West Bengal. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected at multiple locations across North Bengal on Thursday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, are likely in one or two districts. The IMD has advised that these conditions may persist in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar until March 18. Some areas in the remaining North Bengal districts may also experience similar weather. The Met department has highlighted potential impacts of the weather, including damage to crops and horticulture, reduced visibility, risks to unsecured structures, and possible traffic disruptions in urban areas. Lightning strikes in open fields are also a concern. Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary movement during heavy rainfall or thunderstorms, seek shelter in safe places, stay away from trees, electric poles, and water bodies, and ensure safety measures are in place. In South Bengal, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected in Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia districts. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 30 to 40 kmph may occur in isolated areas.#india_metropolitan_department #darjeeling #jalpaiguri #kalimpong #alipurduar
