Bengal

XKolkata: Rain is likely to occur in several south Bengal districts during Jagadhhatri Puja on Wednesday and Thursday due to the impact of Cyclone Montha.

However, the system is not expected to cause any major disruption in Bengal apart from a few spells of rain.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), coastal areas of Bengal may experience heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds ranging between 30 and 50 kmph under the influence of the cyclone. North Bengal districts are also likely to receive heavy rain on Thursday and Friday.

“Thundershowers may occur in North 24-Parganas, South 24-Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram on Monday. Heavy rainfall is expected on Tuesday in East Midnapore and South 24-Parganas,” a weather official said.

The IMD

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