In southern Bengal, districts such as Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, West Bardhaman, and East Bardhaman are expected to receive rain until July 31, accompanied by thunder and lightning. (PTI/File Photo)The India Meterological Department (IMD) Saturday issued an orange alert for several southern districts of West Bengal, including Hooghly, East Bardhaman, West Bardhaman, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, and Birbhum, due to the possibility of heavy rainfall (7–11 cm), thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph. A yellow alert has been issued for Bankura, Murshidabad, Purulia, and other adjoining districts, warning of moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning.“The depression that was over Gangetic West Bengal has now moved westward into parts of Jharkhand and North Chhattisgarh. It is likely to weaken gradually into a well-marked low-pressure area by July 27 as it continues westward into East Madhya Pradesh. Despite the system moving away, strong monsoon winds continue to flow over the state. This will lead to widespread light to moderate rain across both North and South Bengal in the coming seven days, with heavy showers at isolated places,” stated the IMD’s mid-day bulletin.Also Read | Kolkata law college to hire ex-servicemen, install CCTV cameras to boost campus security after student’s rapeIn southern Bengal, districts such as Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, West Bardhaman, and East Bardhaman are expected to receive rain until July 31, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Other southern Bengal districts will also experience rain over the week. Similarly, in North Bengal, districts including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Alipurduar, Kalimpong, Malda, South Dinajpur and North Dinajpur are likely to see consistent light to moderate rain, as all the districts are under a yellow alert for today and the IMD has also issued an orange alert for Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar for Sunday.The IMD advisory stated, “Coastal regions are under marine warnings as rough to very rough sea conditions are expected. High waves up to 3.2 metres are forecasted along the West Bengal-Odisha coast, and fishermen are strictly advised not to venture into the sea until July 27.”“The public is advised to take safety precautions to avoid accidents due to waterlogging, poor visibility, and lightning strikes. Avoid venturing into open fields, low-lying areas, and under trees or electric poles and check for traffic congestion on your route before leaving for your destination,” it said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:IMD