The Regional Meteorological Center in Kolkata has issued an orange alert for some parts of West Bengal from 20 March to 22 March. The Regional Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of thunderstorms in the districts of West Bengal from 20 to 22 March 2025.
By Arvind Dubey
Publish date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:15:59 PM (IST)
Updated date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:15:59 PM (IST)
Highlights
- Kolkata’s team is the last champion of the last time
- Royal Challengers Bangalore to be competed
- Grand opening ceremony is also prepared
Agency, Kolkata. The first match of IPL 2025 is to be played on Saturday at the historic Eden Gardens ground between Kolkata and Bengaluru. However, there is a shadow of rain on the match.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert on Saturday, fearing heavy rains in Kolkata. In this way, the opening match of the 18th edition of the IPL may also be canceled between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Great opening ceremony may also enjoy gritty
- There is also the opening ceremony of the IPL on Saturday, which will include popular singer Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla and actress Disha Patani. If there is heavy rains, then the fun of this ceremony will also be gritty.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has estimated thunderstorms, electricity and rain in Kolkata till 22 March due to an antisiclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.
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