Kolkata Weather Update: Orange Alert Issued for Rain and Thunderstorms During Phase 2 of West Bengal Elections
The IMD predicts relief from recent heat as Kolkata and surrounding districts prepare for polling day with expected thundershowers and gusty winds.
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As West Bengal prepares for phase 2 of the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections, the Kolkata MeT has issued an orange alert for rain, lightning, and gusty winds, promising relief from recent high temperatures.
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Kolkata has experienced over 10 days without a nor'wester spell, with temperatures recently peaking at 36.8°C.
West Bengal is going to vote tomorrow for phase 2 of the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections. As citizens and Election Commission officials make arrangements for the high-powered battle on Wednesday, many are wondering what the weather will be in the 'City of Joy' on the crucial polling day when battle is between BJP and TMC. In a relief for residents, the Kolkata MeT has predicted that the weather is going to be less harsh as the city goes to the polls.
The IMD has issued an orange alert and warned of rain in Kolkata, which could be accompanied by gusty wind, lightning and thunderstorms. "Light to moderate thundershower may occur at most places over East & West Burdwan, Bankura, West Midnapore, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, North & South 24 Parganas districts and many places over the rest districts of South Bengal with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty wind one or two places over East & West Burdwan, Bankura, West Midnapore, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, North & South 24 Parganas districts," said a special IMD bulletin for Wednesday.
Though nor'wester spells occur mainly towards evenings or nights, the IMD said that Kolkata is also likely to get one or two bouts of rain on Tuesday too. The temperature is also expected to go down today, making the weather tolerable.
Kolkata has gone over 10 days without a nor’wester spell. Although temperatures touched a season high of 36.8°C five days ago, they have since been gradually declining. In the past few days, a few districts have received spells of thundershowers, indirectly helping the city get relief from the humid, sauna-like conditions.
Kolkata weather forecast:
April 28: Partly cloudy sky with chances of light to moderate rain or thunderstorms; gusty winds likely.
April 29: Generally cloudy sky with thundershowers, lightning and gusty winds bringing relief from heat.
April 30: Cloudy conditions continue with rain/thunderstorms, possibly more widespread activity.
May 1: Partly to generally cloudy sky; light rain or thundershowers likely in some areas.
May 2: Cloudy sky with intermittent rain/thunderstorm activity; humid conditions persist.
May 3: Partly cloudy sky with chances of isolated showers and gusty winds.
May 4: Partly cloudy conditions; reduced rainfall, but humidity remains.
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Voters will experience more tolerable temperatures during the phase 2 polling day.
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