Heavy rain alert for 5 South Bengal districts, Kolkata

India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate showers, thunderstorms, and isolated heavy rainfall in five South Bengal districts.

Heavy rain alert issued for Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Birbhum, and Murshidabad districts, with isolated locations expected to receive 7 to 11 cm of rainfall.

Kolkata will experience generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours.

Maximum temperature in Kolkata likely around 31°C, minimum near 26°C, with high humidity making conditions uncomfortable.

Gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph may accompany thunderstorms across South Bengal.