IMD Forecast: Kalbaishakhi Alert for North Bengal, Heatwave Continues in South

• North Bengal faces increased risk of thunderstorms, hailstorms, and heavy rain from Friday.
• Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri to experience thunderstorms with 30-40 kmph winds today.
• Heavy rain and hailstorms predicted for Darjeeling and Kalimpong on Friday; Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar to see heavy rain.
• South Bengal districts like Bankura, Paschim Bardhaman, Purulia, Kolkata, and Hooghly to remain hot and dry with high humidity.
• Coastal areas of South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur may see very light rain, but discomfort due to humidity persists.