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West Bengal braces for 48‑hour spell of heavy rain, lightning and squally winds
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:08 AM
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The state meteorological department has warned that West Bengal will experience intense rainfall, frequent lightning and gusty winds for the next two days.
The West Bengal State Meteorological Department issued an alert on Monday, indicating that the state will be under a prolonged period of heavy rain, lightning and squally winds for the next 48 hours. The warning covers the entire region, from the coastal districts of South 24‑Parganas to the hilly areas of Darjeeling.
Meteorologists expect rainfall totals to exceed 100 mm in several districts, with localized downpours reaching even higher levels. Frequent lightning strikes are likely to accompany the showers, raising the risk of fire and electrical hazards. Wind gusts are projected to reach 50‑60 km/h, which could cause damage to weak structures and uproot trees.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid traveling through water‑logged roads, secure loose objects outdoors, and stay away from open fields during thunderstorms. Power utilities have been placed on alert to respond swiftly to any outages caused by the storm.
The department will provide hourly updates through its official channels and coordinate with the West Bengal Disaster Management Authority to mobilise relief teams if flooding or landslides occur.
Meteorologists expect rainfall totals to exceed 100 mm in several districts, with localized downpours reaching even higher levels. Frequent lightning strikes are likely to accompany the showers, raising the risk of fire and electrical hazards. Wind gusts are projected to reach 50‑60 km/h, which could cause damage to weak structures and uproot trees.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid traveling through water‑logged roads, secure loose objects outdoors, and stay away from open fields during thunderstorms. Power utilities have been placed on alert to respond swiftly to any outages caused by the storm.
The department will provide hourly updates through its official channels and coordinate with the West Bengal Disaster Management Authority to mobilise relief teams if flooding or landslides occur.