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Seven Dead After Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Batter Kolkata, South Bengal; Air Travel, Trains Disrupted

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The state government will provide compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced

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Storm and Rain Wreak Havoc in South Bengal, Including Kolkata, Killing 7 People; Government Announces Compensation

Strong storms and heavy rains wreaked havoc in several districts of South Bengal, including Kolkata, on Friday. Seven people were killed in incidents involving house collapses, lightning strikes, and electrocution. Strong winds uprooted trees, flooded roads, and disrupted Kolkata airport and train services. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for more heavy rain, storms, and lightning in South Bengal for the next two days.

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Seven dead after heavy rain, thunderstorms batter Kolkata, south Bengal; air travel, trains disrupted

The state government will provide compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced

·Varanasi, India
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Massive storm, 88 kmph wind hit Kolkata: 7 dead, widespread damage reported

CM Suvendu Adhikari announces compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to families of deceased, says officials actively monitoring situation

·India
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Indian Express broke the news in India on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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