Ahead of phase 2 polling in Kolkata and several Bengal districts, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Kolkata residents are advised to carry umbrellas to polling stations, while Nadia, Hooghly, Medinipur and Purulia are also expected to see rainy conditions today.
Ahead of West Bengal’s high-stakes polling on Wednesday, the IMD has issued a thunderstorm weather warning for several districts in south Bengal, including Kolkata. With temperatures climbing over recent days, voters are advised to keep umbrellas and raincoats ready as storm conditions could disrupt comfort and travel on voting day.
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Kolkata Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 across April 28 and 29 and May 4. With polling and counting underway, the city may see road closures, diversions, one-way movement, no-entry zones, parking restrictions and curbs on goods vehicles on major routes to keep election movement smooth and secure.
As polling got underway across Tamil Nadu, reports emerged of voters stranded for over 12 hours at Chennai’s Kilambakkam bus terminal, with some also stuck at Koyambedu. Alleging a total lack of coordination and support from the administration, voters said they were unable to reach their polling booths despite travelling to the city specifically to vote.
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