First published 10/4/2026, 7:48:15 AM · Last updated 10/4/2026, 7:48:15 AM

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 Hooghly, Howrah districts during next 2-3 hours from 12:55, 04-10-2026.

A West Bengal SDMA alert says thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rain, and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h are very likely in parts of Hooghly and Howrah districts within the next 2–3 hours. The alert labels severity moderate and urgency expected.

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: 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

The alert identifies a near-term weather event affecting parts of two districts.

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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 Hooghly, Howrah districts during next 2-3 hours from 12:55, 04-10-2026.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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