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Rain and thunderstorm likely in Kolkata, South Bengal for 2 days; Darjeeling may get snow: IMD • Feb. 17, 2025, 10:18 PM ET (The Indian Express)

Snowfall predicted in Darjeeling, fog alert for South Bengal: IMD • Feb. 13, 2025, 1:23 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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