First published 9/26/2026, 3:34:15 AM · 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, Jhargram districts during next 2-3 hours from 08:45, 26-09-2026.

IMD-Kolkata issued an advisory for light to moderate thunderstorms with lightning, light to moderate rain, and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) expected to affect parts of Purulia, Bankura, and Jhargram starting 08:45 on 26-09-2026 for about 2–3 hours. The source labels severity Moderate, urgency Expected, 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: 7/10How 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 forecasted thunderstorm and gusty winds could pose local hazards and disrupt activities in the named districts within hours.

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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, Jhargram districts during next 2-3 hours from 08:45, 26-09-2026.

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