Sun Mar 23 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## West Bengal Braces for More Storms and Rain This Weekend

**Kolkata, India** – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across West Bengal until Sunday. Several districts are expected to be affected, including Jhargram, East and West Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, East and West Burdwan, Birbhum, Nadia, and Murshidabad. The IMD warns of potential strong winds, with gusts of 40-50 km/h possible in Nadia, East Burdwan, Birbhum, and Murshidabad. A yellow alert for light to moderate rainfall has been issued for all southern districts. Northern districts like Alipurduar, Kalimpong, and Malda are under an orange alert for thunderstorms and strong winds.

The city of Kolkata is also expected to experience moderate rainfall and gusty winds, with temperatures potentially dropping by 3-4 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours. The minimum temperature in Kolkata today was recorded at 21.1°C, lower than normal.

While the IPL match began in Eden Gardens today amidst overcast skies, the IMD forecasts suggest the inclement weather will continue overnight. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise after Sunday. The IMD also predicts a change in weather patterns from Monday onwards, although the forecast for the following week indicates continued unsettled conditions. The recent rainfall has already lowered temperatures across the state.

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