Heavy Rain Forecasted in Kolkata on Vote Counting Day; IMD Issues Orange Alert
Kolkata to see heavy rain on counting day; IMD issues orange alert in parts of West Bengal
Hindustan Times
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As West Bengal prepares for vote counting on May 4, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several districts, including Kolkata. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected, potentially disrupting daily activities during this crucial electoral event.
- 01Orange alert issued for heavy rain in Kolkata and surrounding districts.
- 02Thunderstorms and gusty winds forecasted, likely affecting daily activities.
- 03Maximum temperatures expected between 30-33°C.
- 04Warnings for fishermen along the West Bengal and Odisha coast.
- 05May rainfall expected to exceed normal averages across India.
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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.
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The heavy rain and thunderstorms could disrupt the vote counting process and daily activities in Kolkata and surrounding areas.
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