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Orange Weather Alert Issued for Kolkata as Rain and Thunderstorms Expected All Week
✍️ Telegraph India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:37 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has placed Kolkata under an orange alert on Monday, forecasting rain and thunderstorms to persist throughout the week.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange weather alert for Kolkata on Monday, signalling heightened risk of severe weather conditions.
Meteorologists predict intermittent rain showers and frequent thunderstorms to affect the city and surrounding areas for the remainder of the week, with humidity expected to stay above 80 percent and temperatures ranging between 26°C and 31°C.
Authorities have warned that strong gusts and lightning could disrupt outdoor activities, cause localized flooding, and affect traffic flow on major roads and bridges.
Residents are advised to stay updated through official channels, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm periods, and take precautionary measures such as securing loose objects and staying indoors when thunderstorms intensify.
Meteorologists predict intermittent rain showers and frequent thunderstorms to affect the city and surrounding areas for the remainder of the week, with humidity expected to stay above 80 percent and temperatures ranging between 26°C and 31°C.
Authorities have warned that strong gusts and lightning could disrupt outdoor activities, cause localized flooding, and affect traffic flow on major roads and bridges.
Residents are advised to stay updated through official channels, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm periods, and take precautionary measures such as securing loose objects and staying indoors when thunderstorms intensify.