Kolkata, India, is set to endure thunderstorms and rain for the upcoming days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the city. The adverse weather conditions did not deter voters, as the turnout remained above 90% during recent elections. The IMD predicts thunderstorms with gusty winds reaching 40-50 km/h until at least May 3, 2026. A cyclonic circulation over North Bengal is contributing to the weather instability, fueled by moisture from the Bay of Bengal. The forecast for the week includes rain and thunderstorms on April 30 and May 1-2, with a possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms continuing through May 5. Heavy rainfall is also expected in sub-Himalayan districts, with warnings issued for the western districts of Bengal, where wind speeds could reach 70 km/h and rainfall amounts could reach 200-300 mm overnight. Fishermen are advised to stay off the sea due to dangerous conditions.