Severe Storm Claims Seven Lives, Disrupts Kolkata and South Bengal | Science-Environment

Heavy rain and thunderstorms batter Kolkata and surrounding

Severe thunderstorms disrupt Kolkata's transport, uproot trees, and cause significant damage, bringing relief from heat but chaos for commuters.

Rain brings trail of destructions across West Bengal: 8 dead, trees uprooted, flight ops hit

KOLKATA: Eight people were killed, including two in Kolkata, after a severe squall with a top speed of 88 kmph and intense rain left a trail of destru.

Severe Storm Claims Seven Lives, Disrupts Kolkata and South Bengal | Science-Environment

A severe thunderstorm in Kolkata and South Bengal led to seven deaths and major disruptions on Friday. The state government announced a compensation for the victims' families. The storm caused flight and train delays, traffic issues, and significant property damage, affecting public life as reported by officials.

Seven dead after heavy rain, thunderstorms batter Kolkata, south Bengal; air travel, trains disrupted

The state government will provide compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced

Massive storm, 88 kmph wind hit Kolkata: 7 dead, widespread damage reported

CM Suvendu Adhikari announces compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to families of deceased, says officials actively monitoring situation