First published Sep 26, 2026, 5:50:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:20:00 AM UTC

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 Bankura, Purulia districts during next 2-3 hours from 11:00, 26-09-2026.

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West-Bengal SDMA issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore forecasting lightning, intense rain and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h starting from 12:35 on 26-09-2026 for the next 2–3 hours. The alert advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Sep 26, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC
West-Bengal SDMA issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore forecasting lightning, intense rain and gusty winds of 30–40 km/h starting from 12:35 on 26-09-2026 for the next 2–3 hours. The alert advises following SDMA guidelines.
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Sep 26, 2026, 7:12 AM UTC
IMD-Kolkata forecasts moderate thunderstorms with lightning, intense rain, and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) expected over parts of Purulia, Bankura, and West Midnapore. The advisory specifies the event window as the next 2–3 hours starting from 12:35 on 2026-09-26.
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Sep 26, 2026, 5:53 AM UTC
A West Bengal SDMA alert warns thunderstorms with lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds of about 30–40 km/h are likely to affect parts of Jhargram, Bankura, and Purulia beginning around 11:05 on 26 September 2026 for the next 2–3 hours. The source labels the severity as severe and urges following SDMA guidelines.
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