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IMD Forecasts Light Rain and Temperature Drop in West Bengal During Festive Season

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IMD Forecasts Light Rain and Temperature Drop in West Bengal During Festive Season

Analysed 5 Nov 2026·2 sources analysed·Kolkata, India·General
IMD Forecasts Light Rain and Temperature Drop in West Bengal During Festive SeasonNext

The India Meteorological Department forecasts light rain and thundershowers in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata and surrounding districts, between November 9 and 11 during the Kali Puja and Diwali festivals. Temperatures in Kolkata are expected to drop gradually by 2-4 degrees Celsius over the next few days, with dry weather prevailing until November 9. North Bengal districts may also see a temperature decrease and isolated rain showers around November 9 and 10. Clear skies are anticipated from Friday in Kolkata.

Sentiment
50%
TBN's observations

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 39/100.

Outlets measured: thetelegraph, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 5 Nov 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (50/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

indianexpress broke this story on 4 Nov, 02:48 pm. Other outlets followed.

4 Nov, 02:48 pm2 sources · 18 h5 Nov, 09:16 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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indianexpress4 Nov, 02:48 pm
Light rain may dampen Kali Puja and Diwali, mercury to drop later: IMD
  • 2
    thetelegraph5 Nov, 09:16 am
    Winter is coming? Maximum temperature in Kolkata to drop by 2-3 C degrees over next three days
  • Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    India Meteorological Department Regional Meteorological Centre KolkataIndia Meteorological Department

    Story context

    Category
    Generic
    Location
    Kolkata, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    5 Nov 2026
    Key entities
    India Meteorological DepartmentWest BengalKolkataSouth 24 ParganasNorth BengalMalda districtPurba Medinipur districtDakshin Dinajpur districtPaschim Medinipur districtMurshidabadNadia districtKali Puja