West Bengal rains

Heavy rain likely to pound West Bengal as cyclone 'Sitrang' threat looms large

The weather office said wind speed over sea areas will reach 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph in north Bay of Bengal, asking fishermen not to venture into the sea.

Oct 23, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

Torrential rains throw life out of gear in Kolkata, waterlogging seen in many areas

The Met department predicted more rains in the next 24 hours in most of the districts of South Bengal because of low depression in Bay of Bengal.

Sep 20, 2021, 16:45 PM IST

Heavy rain likely in southern districts of West Bengal till August 27: MeT

Issuing an orange warning, the MeT department said that the low-pressure system is likely to intensify in the next couple of days. 

Aug 24, 2020, 20:17 PM IST

Five children die after falling in water-filled pit in West Bengal's Murshidabad district

According to the locals, the five children, all aged between 5-10 years, were playing near the brick kiln when they fell into the pit.

Jul 15, 2020, 20:58 PM IST

West Bengal to experience rain, squally wind in next two days: MeT department

Other districts in Gangetic West Bengal are also likely to be affected by rain or thundershowers during the next two days, it said.

May 28, 2020, 18:23 PM IST

Rains to continue in parts of West Bengal over next 48 hours

As many as four people were reported dead across the state following heavy rains.

Feb 25, 2019, 20:23 PM IST

Heavy rains lash Bankura and adjoining areas

Torrential monsoon rains lashed Bankura's Junebedia and its neighbouring areas.

Aug 06, 2018, 16:14 PM IST