Thunderstorms and rain caused a significant drop of 7 degrees Celsius in Kolkata’s minimum temperature on Thursday. The morning temperature was 20.4 degrees Celsius, down from 27.7 degrees Celsius the previous day. This sudden decrease in temperature relieved the city and its surroundings from the oppressive heat.
The Meteorological office has predicted more thunderstorms and rain in Kolkata and the southern districts of Bengal in the coming days. Wednesday saw heavy rainfall during the night of the final phase of voting in Kolkata. Approximately 54 millimetres of rain, accompanied by strong winds, contributed to the temperature drop.
The pleasant weather is expected to persist until Sunday, with ongoing thunderstorms. However, the weather may change on Monday, the day of the vote count. A cyclonic circulation stretching from north Haryana to Manipur is responsible for the current weather conditions.
The circulation passing through various regions has led to an influx of moisture from the Bay of Bengal into West Bengal, creating favorable conditions for rain. The forecast indicates cloudy skies in Kolkata with a chance of light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Kolkata is expected to reach a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, with thunderstorms likely in the southern districts as well. Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for several districts, and fishermen are advised against venturing into the sea until May 3.
North Bengal, including districts like Darjeeling and Kalimpong, is likely to experience heavy rainfall. The northern regions will see rain and thunderstorms for the next four days, with a possibility of hail and thundershowers in other parts of the state.
