Cold conditions persist in West Bengal, with Darjeeling experiencing a low of 4 degrees Celsius. Kolkata, at 11 degrees Celsius, saw its coldest day this season. The weather is expected to stay cold with clear skies, and there is a chance of temperatures dropping further in the coming days.
The Meteorological Department predicts rain and snowfall in Darjeeling from January 1 to 2. Northerly winds have brought bone-chilling cold to the entire state, leading to a drop in minimum temperatures. Dry weather will prevail in most districts, but rain is forecasted for Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong, intensifying the cold.
In the next three days, temperatures may decrease by another two to three degrees. Various areas like Dum Dum, Salt Lake, and Haldia experienced temperatures ranging from 10 to 11.4 degrees Celsius. Sriniketan in Birbhum district recorded 6.5 degrees Celsius, making it one of the coldest places in West Bengal.
Moreover, districts like Kalyani, Suri, and Asansol saw temperatures drop to 7 to 7.8 degrees Celsius. Several other districts are also under a dense fog warning, with visibility dropping significantly. South Bengal districts like South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, and others are likely to experience reduced visibility due to fog.
