Kolkata has witnessed an unusual fall in temperature following two days of continuous rainfall, bringing a sudden chill to the city and neighbouring areas of South Bengal. The maximum temperature dropped by 11 degrees Celsius in a single day, marking a significant departure from the earlier pattern of temperatures remaining above 30 degrees. According to meteorological records, Kolkata registered a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, which was 11 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature stood at 19.2 degrees Celsius, around 4.4 degrees below normal. The India Meteorological Department has indicated that unsettled weather conditions may continue until next Friday, with rainfall expected across different parts of West Bengal.
A Meteorological Department official attributed the changing weather to an active Western Disturbance, low-pressure troughs extending across northern and central India, and moisture flowing in from the Bay of Bengal. These conditions could trigger thunderstorms in several districts within the next 24 hours. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Kolkata, Jhargram, both Midnapore districts and the two 24 Parganas districts. Other areas may receive isolated light showers. On Monday, similar weather is expected in isolated locations across East and West Burdwan, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Purulia, Jhargram, Bankura and West Midnapore. The remaining districts of South Bengal are likely to experience mostly dry conditions.
