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**South Bengal Braces for More Rain and Thunderstorms, North Bengal Faces Ongoing Disruptions**
**Kolkata, [Date]** – The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast has proven accurate, with Kolkata and other districts of South Bengal experiencing thunderstorms and rain since this afternoon. Wind speeds of 30-40 kmph have been recorded in several areas. The IMD has warned that these conditions are likely to persist until Thursday, with all districts of South Bengal expecting thunderstorms and rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph.
Several districts are at risk of Kalbaishakhi (Nor’westers) on Tuesday. While Kolkata may experience less rainfall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are expected to bring heavier showers.
The weather system is being attributed to a trough extending from North India to Assam, drawing moisture-laden air into the plains and causing widespread thunderstorms across West Bengal, particularly in coastal districts. Heavy rainfall was observed on Monday in North and South 24 Parganas, Purulia, Bankura, both Burdwan districts, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia. Similar conditions are expected to continue for the next three days. North Bengal is also bracing for thunderstorms.
The report also mentions several unrelated news:
* State government provides job to the son of an abducted lawyer.
* Heavy rain and disturbances are expected to continue till the end of May.
* Several other miscellaneous news from across India.
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