IMD warns of heavy rain in Kolkata and South Bengal with orange alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for several regions in South Bengal, such as Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas, due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. Residents in Kolkata and surrounding areas should prepare for significant rainfall, gusty winds, and thunderstorms that are forecast to persist through Monday. Authorities have cautioned fishermen against heading out to sea while these rough weather conditions continue.