IMD issues rain alert for West Bengal ahead of Durga Puja

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for West Bengal ahead of Durga Puja, with warnings of potential landslides until October 13. Kolkata and South Bengal can expect light to moderate rain and cloudy skies, affecting the festivities. In North Bengal, areas like Cooch Behar and Alipurduar face rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds from Sunday to Wednesday.