The weather office said though a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal had gradually weakened, the conditions were expected to trigger intense rainfall in north Bengal.

Widespread rainfall is forecast across India on Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected over east and northeast regions. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds will…

The weather office said though a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal had gradually weakened, the conditions were expected to trigger intense rainfall in north Bengal.

IMD warns of intensified monsoon with heavy rainfall and temperature drops in Delhi and several northern and northeastern states.