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Headline: Cyclone ‘Mantha’ Threatens Bengal: Heavy Rainfall and Storms Expected
Kolkata, India – West Bengal is bracing for potential heavy rainfall and storms as Cyclone ‘Mantha’ approaches. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclone, potentially making landfall in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday with wind speeds reaching 110 kmph.
The Alipore Meteorological Department has warned that the impact of the cyclone will be felt across West Bengal, with South 24 Parganas and East Medinipur districts expected to experience the heaviest rainfall on Tuesday. Kolkata and surrounding areas are also likely to see thunderstorms and rain.
“There is a possibility that it will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of the 28th. It is likely to cross the Andhra coast as a severe cyclonic storm,” said Habib ur Rehman Biswas, Regional Director of the Alipore Meteorological Department.
The weather office has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in coastal districts on Tuesday, with rainfall intensity expected to increase from Wednesday. Light to moderate rainfall is predicted for all districts of South Bengal on Wednesday and Thursday, with Kolkata also likely to experience several spells of rain.
Authorities are particularly concerned given the recent history of devastating rain-related incidents in the state, including the loss of lives in Kolkata and other districts due to waterlogging and electrocution during a previous downpour. The Meteorological Department has also indicated that North Bengal may also experience rain from 30-31th. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
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