The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Kolkata and several districts of West Bengal ahead of the vote counting scheduled for May 4. Areas including Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas are under this alert, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected to accompany the rain. The IMD warned that these weather conditions could disrupt daily activities and advised residents to seek shelter during thunderstorms. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures in the region are predicted to range from 30-33°C. Fishermen have been cautioned against venturing into the sea along the West Bengal and northern Odisha coast until May 2. The IMD also noted that rainfall in May is anticipated to be above normal, exceeding 110% of the long-term average, influenced by upcoming western disturbances.