Bay of Bengal Cyclone Triggers Rapid Weather Shift: Thundershowers and Gusty Winds Expected in Southern District Soon
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Cyclonic Circulation Triggers Storm Alert Across Bengal; Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Expected
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News18•12-03-2026, 16:27
Cyclonic Circulation Triggers Storm Alert Across Bengal; Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Expected
•A cyclonic circulation has formed near South Bengal adjacent to Bangladesh due to water vapor from the Bay of Bengal, prompting storm and rain alerts.
•Birbhum district in South Bengal faces Nor'wester-like conditions within an hour, with light to moderate rain, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds (40-50 km/h).
•North Bengal districts including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar are also under alert for rain, lightning, thunder, and winds (30-40 km/h).
•The forecast is valid from March 12 to March 17; Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia may see rain today, while Kolkata expects cloudy skies till March 14, with rain possible March 15-17.
•Special alert issued for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Malda, and both Dinajpur districts; light snowfall and rain are possible in the hilly areas of Sikkim.
