New Delhi, March 21 -- IPL fever is in full swing with the first match of the cash rich league all set to begin on 22 March featuring Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, the party in Kolkata may be cut short on Saturday as rain threat looms large.

As per Accuweather, there is a high probability of rain and thunderstoms in the evening in Kolkata on 22 March. The website predicts a 90% chance of rainfall - lasting for about 2 hours and 54% chance of thunderstorms.

Moreover, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted lighting, rainfall and thunderstorms in Kolkata till 22 March owing to anticyclonic circulation of over Bay of Bengal.

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