Cyclone forming over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to some Bengal districts: IMD

Economic Times - Nov 15, 2026

A cyclonic storm is forming in the south Bay of Bengal and will intensify by November 17. Heavy rain is predicted for coastal districts like South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur from November 19. In addition, thunderstorms with winds reaching 40 km per hour are likely in Kolkata and nearby areas. There is an expected rise in day and night temperatures by two to three degrees Celsius starting November 18.

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