bengal monsoon

North Bengal likely to get heavy rains till June 13; 2 killed in lightning strike in Kolkata

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North Bengal likely to get heavy rains till June 13; 2 killed in lightning strike in Kolkata

A woman makes her way towards the destination during heavy rainfall, in Kolkata on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI The sub-Himalayan districts of West Bengal are set to get a respite from the heatwave conditions with the likely advancement of the southwest monsoon, officials said on June 9. The southern districts of the State will … Read more

Monsoon rains soak Kolkata | The Financial Express

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Monsoon rains soak Kolkata | The Financial Express

Rains lashed Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday as the Southwest monsoon entered southern West Bengal, weather officials said. Intermittent showers were reported from different parts of the city since 8 am, causing traffic snarls at Ruby crossing, Tollygunge, Exide crossing, Esplanade, Vivekananda Road and Shyambazar five-point crossing, police said. Southwest monsoon has advanced … Read more