First published 9/22/2026, 10:27:15 AM · Last updated 9/22/2026, 10:27:15 AM

Moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with intense rain and gusty wind with speed 30-40 kmph. very likely to affect over some parts of Bankura, West Midnapore districts during next 2-3 hours from 15:40, 22-09-2026.

Issuer West-Bengal-SDMA: A severe alert for a moderate thunderstorm with lightning, intense rain and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) is very likely to affect some parts of Bankura and West Midnapore districts during the next 2–3 hours from 15:40 on 22-09-2026. The issuer asks to follow 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The SDMA-issued severe thunderstorm warning identifies an expected short-term hazardous weather window for specified districts and advises following official guidelines.

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Moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with intense rain and gusty wind with speed 30-40 kmph. very likely to affect over some parts of Bankura, West Midnapore districts during next 2-3 hours from 15:40, 22-09-2026.

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