IMD flags thunderstorms in Gangetic West Bengal on 10 November
IMD’s 7 November bulletin flags thunderstorms, lightning and squalls for Gangetic West Bengal on 10 November. Rain chances vary by district.
The story in brief
The regional warning singles out 10 November. IMD’s district forecast uses a window from 8:30 am that day to 8:30 am on 11 November. It expects light rain or thundershowers at a few places in Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly during that window.12 Kolkata and Howrah are likely to be dry in the first two forecast periods, then may see light rain or thundershowers at one or two places from the morning of 9 November. Hooghly’s forecast stays dry for that third period.2 Context: Conditions may differ even between nearby districts, so check the forecast for your own location.
Context: The update matters if you are planning outdoor work or travel on 10 November.
Who this matters for: South Bengal residents and travellers
Sources
- 1Sub-division-wise warnings issued 7 November 2026 ↗IMD Regional Meteorological Centre Kolkata · 7 November 2026
- 2South Bengal district forecast, 7 November midday ↗IMD Regional Meteorological Centre Kolkata · 7 November 2026
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