Kolkata Hit by Thundersquall, Rain; Trees Uprooted, Commuters Stranded

• A thundersquall with winds up to 72 km/h lashed Kolkata on Monday evening, accompanied by medium intensity rain.
• The India Meteorological Department attributed the weather to an upper air circulation over Bangladesh and strong moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
• Trees were uprooted in Kolkata and districts like North and South 24 Parganas due to the severe thunderstorms.
• Commuters returning from work faced significant inconvenience due to limited public transport amidst the inclement weather.
• IMD forecasts continued thunderstorms over some districts of West Bengal throughout the week.