Kolkata to see heavy rain on counting day; IMD issues orange alert in parts of West Bengal

Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at one or two places over North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, and East Burdwan in West Bengal on May 4. An orange alert has been issued in several areas, including Malda, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Hooghly, and North 24 Parganas, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds. Thunderstorm, lightning, and light rain are likely to continue in West Bengal till May 5.