A puja that began on a dry note is expected to end under heavy rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Ashtami witnessed a brief spell of rain in the afternoon, but the Met office has predicted that the showers will intensify and spread from Navami night onwards.

The city is currently mostly cloudy with a temperature of 28°C and a RealFeel of 39°C. Winds are calm at 0 km/h, with gusts reaching 24 km/h. The air quality remains fair. Residents can expect a rather cloudy afternoon with occasional rain, with the day’s high touching 32°C. Tonight, overcast skies and widely separated thunderstorms are likely, with a low of 26°C.

Which areas are likely to be hit hard?

Kolkata and its surrounding areas, already grappling with severe waterlogging from recent rains, are set

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