Kolkata Weather

Cyclone Amphan: Two killed in West Bengal; winds of up to 190 kmph flatten thatched houses, uproot trees

After making landfall at 2.30 p.m. between Digha in West Bengal and and Hatiya island in Bangladesh, Cyclone Amphan raged through the coastal areas.

Cyclone Amphan: First arm touches land along West Bengal coast, storm to reach near Kolkata by evening, says IMD

Cyclone Amphan is currently crossing the West Bengal coast near the Sunderbans and will reach near Kolkata by evening, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Wednesday as the storm was making landfall

Cyclone Amphan: Heavy downpour along coastal Odisha, West Bengal as govt evacuates over 4 lakh people; cyclonic storm to make landfall near Sunderbans

Extremely severe cyclone 'Amphan' hurtled towards Indian shores on Wednesday, triggering downpour in coastal Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal, uprooting trees, flattening fragile dwellings and forcing the evacuation of over four lakh people, officials said.

Super Cyclone Amphan weakens into extremely severe cyclonic storm; rains lash several parts of Odisha

Super cyclone ‘Amphan’ weakened into an extremely severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday as it moved closer to the coast, triggering rainfall in several parts of Odisha, where the state government stepped up efforts to evacuate people in vulnerable areas.

Cyclone Amphan to make landfall today; West Bengal evacuates over 3 lakh people from three coastal districts

West Bengal on Tuesday mounted one of its biggest evacuation exercises by moving more than three lakh people to safer places as the extremely severe cyclonic storm 'Amphan' roared towards the coastal areas of the state, officials said.

Trains cancelled, flights delayed after heavy rains lash Kolkata; IMD predicts few spells of heavy showers for tomorrow

Vehicular traffic was disrupted in several areas of central, south and north Kolkata, as the city received 186 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending Saturday noon

Doctors' Strike Updates: Harsh Vardhan asks Mamata to 'personally intervene' in impasse, act for secure work environment

Doctors Strike LIVE Updates: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has written to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on ongoing doctors' strike in the state. He has asked her to "personally intervene to resolve the current impasse" and take steps to ensure secure working environment for the doctors.

West Bengal doctors' strike: 'Deeply ashamed,' Mamata's aide's daughter, own nephew criticise govt, join thousands showing solidarity with medicos

Battling with a near-lockdown of several healthcare facilities in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee now faces dissent from within her home.

Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3 at Kolkata: Play called off due to bad light

Sun has started to set. It has became dark and the umpires are checking their lightmeter. Chandimal tucks the first ball behind square for a couple. Then Chandimal tried to steal a single to mid off. Jadeja ran towards the money and hurled a throw. He missed. Chandimal made his ground and the ball raced away to the fence. Five runs for Sri Lanka! Too many interruptions and the umpires have decided to stop the play due to bad light.

Highlights, India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2 at Kolkata: Hosts 74/5 at stumps

Day 2's play has been called off due to incessant rains. Only 21 overs were possible today. India, as well as Sri Lanka, must be left frustrated. Just when Pujara was getting into his groove, it started raining. He will have to go through the process of getting set once again tomorrow.