Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across West Bengal through Mahalaya, with several Bengali news outlets reporting that conditions should begin to improve as the week ends. ABP Ananda reports that rainfall is expected to persist until Mahalaya, while Anandabazar reports storms and showers affecting Kolkata and the wider state, with rain possibly returning on Chaturthi.
According to Indian Express Bengali, an orange alert has been issued for four districts, with heavy rain and lightning forecast for southern Bengal. News18 Bengali reports that light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in eight districts of southern Bengal.
The reports differ on the timing of any improvement. ABP Ananda states that rainfall should begin to decrease from Mahalaya onward, while Anandabazar notes that the weather may shift later in the week. No specific rainfall figures or district names beyond those cited were available in the source material.
Forecasters are watching whether the wet spell clears before Durga Puja begins. Further updates are expected as Mahalaya approaches.
