Cyclone Sitrang: Bengal, Odisha, Northeast likely to receive heavy rainfall
The widespread rain due to Cyclone Sitrang, expected later in the day, is likely to cast a shadow on Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations in the states of Bengal, Odisha and Northeast.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that Cyclone Sitrang would intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hrs. It moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.(Representative Image)
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Cyclone Sitrang will trigger heavy to very heavy rain in North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas on October 25, India Meteorological Department (IMD).(Representative Image (ANI) )
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Kolkata and the adjoining districts of Howrah and Hooghly are set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday, the Met said.(Representative Image)
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In Kolkata, the wind speed could reach up to 50 kmph, affecting marquees set up for Kali puja celebrations.(Representative Image (HT File Photo))
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