First published 10/5/2026, 9:55:15 AM · Last updated 10/5/2026, 9:55:15 AM

Light Thunderstorm accompanied with light to moderate rain. very likely to affect over some parts of South 24 Parganas, Murshidabad, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Kalimpong districts during next 2-3 hours from 15:00, 05-10-2026.

West Bengal SDMA issued an alert for light thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in parts of five West Bengal districts, expected during the next 2–3 hours from 15:00 on 5 October 2026. The alert lists moderate severity and advises following SDMA guidelines.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The alert identifies five districts where thunderstorms and rain are expected within hours.

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Light Thunderstorm accompanied with light to moderate rain. very likely to affect over some parts of South 24 Parganas, Murshidabad, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Kalimpong districts during next 2-3 hours from 15:00, 05-10-2026.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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