IMD Forecasts Dry Weather in West Bengal on Kali Puja, Rain Expected from November 9
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts dry weather across most of West Bengal, including Kolkata, on Kali Puja and Diwali. Light rain or thundershowers are expected in parts of southern and northern districts from November 9 to 11, with thunderstorms likely in some southern areas on November 10. Dry conditions are predicted to return by November 12. Temperatures are expected to remain stable initially, then rise slightly over the following days. Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for isolated northern locations.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 7 Nov, 01:02 pm. Other outlets followed.
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