North Bengal Braces for Severe Storms, Hailstorms & Gusty Winds

• North Bengal to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms in the next 24-72 hours.
• Special alerts issued for hilly regions; 40-50% areas of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar affected.
• Storm and rain intensity will increase significantly between March 16 and 20, with winds up to 40-50 km/h.
• Malda, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur also expect storms; waterlogging reported in Siliguri.
• Residents advised to carry umbrellas/raincoats due to higher lightning intensity and gusty winds.