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Heavy Rains Predicted As Deep Depression Forms Over Bay Of Bengal
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is very likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal till October 6 morning, as various parts of the state witnessed showers on Thursday
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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
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In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
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Kolkata Schools Closed Two Days Ahead Of Puja Vacation Due To Heavy Rainfall
Education Minister Bratya Basu announced that all state-run schools and higher educational institutions would remain closed on September 24 and 25.
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Travelling To Kolkata For Durga Puja? Latest Travel Advisory You Cannot Miss
If you plan to travel to Kolkata, monitor official airline and railway channels for real-time information and contact your carrier or booking agent for assistance.
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Rail Traffic Hit Due To Cyclone Remal, Over 40 Trains Cancelled. Full List
At least 44 trains have been cancelled in the wake of cyclone Remal, which made landfall around midnight on Sunday amid heavy rains in the southern part of West Bengal, including the capital city of Kolkata.
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Kolkata, Adjoining Areas Witness Heavy Rain
In view of the movement of cyclonic circulation from North West Bay of Bengal to Gangetic West Bengal, Kolkata and its adjoining areas are witnessing heavy rainfall.
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Waterlogged Areas, "Spell of Thunderstorm" In Kolkata After Heavy Rains, Says Weather Office
Kolkata, along with several districts of south Bengal, experienced heavy rainfall today owing to a depression that lay centered over Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
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Watch: Heavy Rains In West Bengal, Parts Of Kolkata Waterlogged
Several parts of Kolkata reported waterlogging today following heavy rain in the city. Traffic congestion was also reported in parts of the city today.
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In Photos: How Overnight Rain Left Parts Of West Bengal Deluged
People in Kolkata woke up to roads and streets overflowing with water today after heavy overnight rain left large parts of the city, especially the low-lying areas, inundated.
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Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain In Kolkata And South Bengal; 3 Dead
Kolkata Weather: A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall hit Kolkata and the other districts of south Bengal on Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, three people have been killed in Birbhum and Murshidabad
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North Bengal To Get Heavy Rainfall Till Friday: Met Office
North Bengal is expected to get heavy rainfall till Friday, the weather office has warned. Heavy rainfall may cause water levels of the rivers to rise and trigger landslides in the hilly regions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts.
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"Very Heavy Rain" Likely In North Bengal, Says Weather Office
Monsoon news and updates: With the south-west monsoon being active in West Bengal, the latest weather forecast has warned of heavy rainfall in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Coochbehar till Friday. The intensity of rainfall is expected to increase after that and the region is likely to get extremely heavy rain till July 28, the M...
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Cyclone Bulbul Weakens As It Moves Towards Bangladesh: 10 Points
Cyclone Bulbul made landfall between the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts amid a state of high alert on Saturday night. It brought along heavy rain and winds raging at speeds of at least 120 kilometres per hour. Taking passenger safety into consideration, the Kolkata airport suspended flights for 12 hours starting 6 pm on Saturday. Two people were...
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1 Dead, 15 Injured As Heavy Rain Batters Kolkata, Disrupts Flights
A man in his thirties was killed and 15 others were injured today in lightning strike at Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial Complex as heavy rain battered the city and disrupted flight operations.
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Heavy Rains Predicted As Deep Depression Forms Over Bay Of Bengal
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is very likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of West Bengal till October 6 morning, as various parts of the state witnessed showers on Thursday
-
How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
-
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
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Kolkata Schools Closed Two Days Ahead Of Puja Vacation Due To Heavy Rainfall
Education Minister Bratya Basu announced that all state-run schools and higher educational institutions would remain closed on September 24 and 25.
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Travelling To Kolkata For Durga Puja? Latest Travel Advisory You Cannot Miss
If you plan to travel to Kolkata, monitor official airline and railway channels for real-time information and contact your carrier or booking agent for assistance.
-
Rail Traffic Hit Due To Cyclone Remal, Over 40 Trains Cancelled. Full List
At least 44 trains have been cancelled in the wake of cyclone Remal, which made landfall around midnight on Sunday amid heavy rains in the southern part of West Bengal, including the capital city of Kolkata.
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Kolkata, Adjoining Areas Witness Heavy Rain
In view of the movement of cyclonic circulation from North West Bay of Bengal to Gangetic West Bengal, Kolkata and its adjoining areas are witnessing heavy rainfall.
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Waterlogged Areas, "Spell of Thunderstorm" In Kolkata After Heavy Rains, Says Weather Office
Kolkata, along with several districts of south Bengal, experienced heavy rainfall today owing to a depression that lay centered over Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
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Watch: Heavy Rains In West Bengal, Parts Of Kolkata Waterlogged
Several parts of Kolkata reported waterlogging today following heavy rain in the city. Traffic congestion was also reported in parts of the city today.
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In Photos: How Overnight Rain Left Parts Of West Bengal Deluged
People in Kolkata woke up to roads and streets overflowing with water today after heavy overnight rain left large parts of the city, especially the low-lying areas, inundated.
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Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain In Kolkata And South Bengal; 3 Dead
Kolkata Weather: A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall hit Kolkata and the other districts of south Bengal on Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, three people have been killed in Birbhum and Murshidabad
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North Bengal To Get Heavy Rainfall Till Friday: Met Office
North Bengal is expected to get heavy rainfall till Friday, the weather office has warned. Heavy rainfall may cause water levels of the rivers to rise and trigger landslides in the hilly regions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts.
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"Very Heavy Rain" Likely In North Bengal, Says Weather Office
Monsoon news and updates: With the south-west monsoon being active in West Bengal, the latest weather forecast has warned of heavy rainfall in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Coochbehar till Friday. The intensity of rainfall is expected to increase after that and the region is likely to get extremely heavy rain till July 28, the M...
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Cyclone Bulbul Weakens As It Moves Towards Bangladesh: 10 Points
Cyclone Bulbul made landfall between the West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts amid a state of high alert on Saturday night. It brought along heavy rain and winds raging at speeds of at least 120 kilometres per hour. Taking passenger safety into consideration, the Kolkata airport suspended flights for 12 hours starting 6 pm on Saturday. Two people were...
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1 Dead, 15 Injured As Heavy Rain Batters Kolkata, Disrupts Flights
A man in his thirties was killed and 15 others were injured today in lightning strike at Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial Complex as heavy rain battered the city and disrupted flight operations.
