The recent impact of a western disturbance has caused temperatures to increase in Kolkata and various districts of south Bengal, bringing relief from the recent cold spell. Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, close to the seasonal average. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Alipore, mentioned that the minimum temperatures in south Bengal are expected to rise further in the next 24 hours due to the prevailing weather system.
Once the western disturbance moves away, a significant drop in night temperatures is anticipated starting from Tuesday. The RMC official stated that the state is likely to face intense cold conditions for about five to six days, while north Bengal will continue to experience winter chill. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in Darjeeling in the coming days.
Forecast indicates a potential increase of two to three degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures in South Bengal in the short term. Conversely, north Bengal may not see significant temperature changes in the next 24 hours, but a decrease of around two degrees is expected over the following three days. Dense fog warnings have been issued for all districts of north Bengal, with visibility likely to reduce significantly. Darjeeling might experience light rain and snowfall, while other areas could see scattered rainfall.
In parts of south Bengal, dense fog warnings have also been issued, with visibility expected to drop to around 50 meters in certain districts. Despite the foggy conditions, no rainfall is predicted for south Bengal at present.
