On April 29, as 142 constituencies in West Bengal go to polls, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms, issuing a yellow alert for Kolkata. The weather is expected to include thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds reaching 40-50 km/h. This adverse weather could disrupt polling logistics and voter turnout, prompting the IMD to advise voters to carry umbrellas and avoid open areas during lightning strikes. Areas such as Hooghly and West Midnapore may experience heavy rainfall and gusty winds up to 60 km/h, raising concerns about waterlogging in low-lying regions. The IMD also predicts a gradual fall in maximum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next two days. Voters in districts including Howrah, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas should prepare for intermittent rain throughout the day, which may coincide with polling hours.