First published 9/23/2026, 6:05:15 AM · Last updated 9/23/2026, 6:05:15 AM

Light to moderate thunderstorm with lightning, rain, and gusty winds expected in parts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts (from 10:59, 23-09-2026)

Source (West-Bengal-SDMA) warns of light to moderate thunderstorm and lightning with light to moderate rain and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) very likely to affect some parts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts during the next 2–3 hours from 10:59 on 23-09-2026. Issuer 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: 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 SDMA-issued forecast identifies a moderate-severity, short-term thunderstorm threat for parts of two districts and advises following official guidance; people in the named districts may need to follow local SDMA instructions.

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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 Darjeeling, Kalimpong districts during next 2-3 hours from 10:59, 23-09-2026.

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