First published 10/3/2026, 9:18:15 AM · Last updated 10/3/2026, 9:18:15 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, North 24 Parganas, Nadia districts during next 2-3 hours from 13:00, 03-10-2026.

IMD-Kolkata issued an alert for light to moderate thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rain, and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) expected to affect parts of Hooghly, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, and Nadia. The alert notes the event is expected within the next 2–3 hours from 13:00 on 03-10-2026 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: 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: 4/10The 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Following SDMA guidelines is advised for people in the named districts due to the expected thunderstorms and gusty winds.

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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, North 24 Parganas, Nadia districts during next 2-3 hours from 13:00, 03-10-2026.

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