Meteorological departments in India and Pakistan have issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rain and hailstorms across various regions. The alerts cover North and South Bengal until May 7 and extend across Pakistan from May 2.

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An orange alert has been issued for north Bengal districts and a yellow alert for south Bengal districts, indicating potential severe weather conditions.