West Bengal: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains as low pressure develops over Bay of Bengal

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for parts of West Bengal due to a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Authorities are preparing for heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and infrastructure disruptions over the coming days.
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A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a deep depression, bringing extremely heavy rainfall in the southern parts of West Bengal over the weekend, prompting the local administration to initiate round-the-clock monitoring measures.
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