First published 9/24/2026, 3:53:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:04 PM

Light to moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain and gusty wind with speed 30-40 kmph. very likely to affect over some parts of Purulia, Bankura districts during next 2-3 hours from 20:26, 24-09-2026.

West Bengal SDMA issued a moderate-severity forecast for thunderstorms with lightning, rain, and gusty winds likely to affect parts of Bankura and Purulia beginning about 20:26 on 24 Sep 2026 for roughly 2–3 hours. The issuing agency advised 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: 6/10How 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: 2/10How 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

Residents and travelers in the named districts should follow SDMA guidance because hazardous weather is expected shortly.

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Light to moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain and gusty wind with speed 30-40 kmph. very likely to affect over some parts of Purulia, Bankura districts during next 2-3 hours from 20:26, 24-09-2026.

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