Kolkata Rain Alert: Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds at 50 kmph Hit City; Forecast Until March 17

• Thunderstorms with rain and gusty winds up to 50 kmph lashed Kolkata, driven by Bay of Bengal moisture and a cyclonic circulation.
• Heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds affected parts of North and South Kolkata after a muggy morning.
• South Bengal districts like Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia to see similar weather with 40-50 kmph winds; North Bengal also expects rain.
• Kolkata and adjoining areas forecast to be cloudy until March 14, with rain likely from March 15 to March 17.
• North Bengal districts including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Malda, and Dinajpur to receive rain from Thursday.