Heavy Rain Hits Kolkata and North Bengal Amid Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure System
Heavy rain affected Kolkata and nearby areas on September 12 due to a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city recorded 45.3 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected. The IMD forecast continued heavy rainfall in parts of north Bengal, including Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Alipurduar, until September 13. Fishermen were advised to avoid venturing into the sea along the Bengal coast during this period.
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 (47/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 12 Sept, 11:45 am. Other outlets followed.
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