Cyclone in Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to West Bengal

The India Meteorological Department reported that a cyclonic storm is forming over the south Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a <b>severe cyclonic storm</b> by November 17. The system will move north-northwestward, bringing heavy rain to coastal districts including South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur from November 19 to 21. Downpours are also expected in Howrah, Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram on November 20 and 21. Additionally, <b>thunderstorms with winds up to 40 km per hour</b> may hit Kolkata and Gangetic West Bengal. Temperatures in South Bengal are expected to rise by two to three degrees Celsius starting November 18.