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From the weather system, the capital city of Kolkata received 142 mm of rain in 48 hours. July 2017 was the second wettest in Kolkata since 2008 with rain count 72% above the normal mark – the city received 621.5 mm rain. Only once – in 2015 – in the last decade has Kolkata received more rain in July from Cyclone Komen. [6]
Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana [a] (/ ˈ d ɑː n ə /) was a strong tropical cyclone which affected the states of West Bengal and Odisha in India. [2] The third cyclonic storm and second severe cyclonic storm of the 2024 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Dana formed from a low pressure area that the Indian Meteorological Department first monitored on October 20.
Pollution is a major concern in Kolkata, and the Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) level is high when compared to other major cities of India, [5] [6] leading to regular smog and haze. Severe air pollution in the city has caused a rise in pollution-related respiratory ailments such as lung cancer. [7]
Though occasional rain or light showers are witnessed due to Western disturbances ... Climate data for Kolkata (Dumdum Airport) 1991–2020, extremes 1939–2020 ...
By midnight that day, the weather conditions are still the same. [1] From observations in Port Blair and the ship Moneka, the vortex of the cyclone formed on the afternoon of 2 October. [ 1 ] However, by yesterday, despite the weather observations at the capital of Andamans and the ship were stormy, there were no observations of a circulation ...
Rain water sample (left) and after the particles settled (right). Dried sediment (centre) The Kerala red rain phenomenon was a blood rain event that occurred in Wayanad district of southern Indian state Kerala on Monday, 15 July 1957 and the colour subsequently turned yellow [1] and also 25 July to 23 September 2001, when heavy downpours of red-coloured rain fell sporadically in Kerala ...
Between 2009 and 2011, the highest number of lung cancer cases in India were reported from Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai. According to a report prepared by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), among the number of cancer cases reported between 2009 and 2011, the most frequent cases were of lung cancer with a share of 12%. [3]
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field. Due to rain, Kolkata's target was adjusted to 118 runs from 12 overs via Duckworth-Lewis method. David Warner made the highest score by a Hyderabad batsman. [13] David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan's 130 run partnership was the highest partnership for any wicket by Hyderabad. [13]