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Kolkata to see heavy rain on counting day as IMD issues orange alert in parts of West Bengal
The Indian Meteorological Department warned of heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal on counting day, with an orange alert in several districts. Forecasters expect rain and thunderstorms to affect May 4 and continue into May 5, potentially disrupting activities around the election count.
Why It Matters
Heavy rain and storms could disrupt vote counting and daily life in West Bengal, highlighting weather's potential impact on public events and safety.
Timeline
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Thunderstorms forecast to continue through May 5; disruptions possible
May 3, 2026
IMD warned that rain and thunderstorms could disrupt daily activities and that thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds are likely to continue in West Bengal until May 5.
Vote counting in West Bengal scheduled for Monday
May 3, 2026
The article notes that counting of votes in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections is set for Monday.
Orange and yellow alerts issued for West Bengal; heavy rainfall forecast for May 4
May 3, 2026
IMD issued an orange alert warning of heavy rainfall in several areas of West Bengal, including Kolkata, Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Hooghly and North 24 Parganas. Orange alert is in place across most areas; yellow alert has been issued in Dakshin Dinajpur, Uttar Dinajpur, Darjeeling and Cooch Behar. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at one or two places over North 24 Parganas, Hooghly and East Burdwan on May 4. Thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds are also likely across all districts in South Bengal. Thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds are likely to continue in West Bengal till May 5.
Fishermen advised not to venture into sea till May 2 along WB and north Odisha coast
May 2, 2026
The weather department advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal and north Odisha coast till May 2.