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Around 45 lakhs pilgrims throng Gangasagar since 1 January

Around 45 lakh pilgrims have arrived at Gangasagar in South 24-Parganas since 1 January to take the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram, state minister for power and housing Aroop Biswas said on Monday.

Low pressure intensifies: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warnings for several districts of southern West Bengal today as a low-pressure area intensifies over the northern Bay of Bengal.

Heavy rains from Thursday in districts: Met

After a brief spell of sunshine and rising temperatures, heavy rainfall is expected to make a comeback in several parts of West Bengal from Thursday onwards, the Alipore Meteorological Department has forecast.