Summary
The storm will cause heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across West Bengal’s coastal and western districts starting on October 28.
Wind speeds may reach up to 40 kilometres per hour, prompting authorities to advise fishermen to stay on land.
Key Points
4 points1
The weather service predicts the low‑pressure system will become a cyclonic storm by October 26.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for coastal districts such as South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, and others.
3
Temperatures are expected to drop a few degrees in southern parts of the state.
4
Wind gusts up to 40 kilometres per hour could make sea conditions unsafe for fishing.
New Words to Learn
5 wordslow‑pressure system
an area where the air is lighter, which helps clouds grow and can lead to storms
cyclonic storm
a large, rotating storm with strong winds and rain, similar to a hurricane
thunderstorm
a storm that includes thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
gust
a brief, sudden increase in wind speed
India Meteorological Department
the official organization in India that monitors and forecasts weather
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