North Bengal likely to get heavy rains till June 13, 2 killed in lightning strike in Kolkata

Updated: Jun 9 2023 10:39PM

Kolkata, Jun 9 (PTI) The sub-Himalayan districts of West Bengal are set to get a respite from the heatwave conditions with the likely advancement of the southwest monsoon, officials said on Friday.

The southern districts of the state will not be as lucky, and are very likely to continue suffering due to the sweltering heat till June 13, they said.

Thundershowers, however, brought some relief to Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Friday afternoon.

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