The brief touch of spring has begun to fade from the city’s air as temperatures climb steadily since the end of February. Kolkata’s minimum temperature rose from 19.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday to 20.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded at 31.3 degrees Celsius. The weather office has indicated that the minimum temperature is likely to rise further in the coming days.
At the same time, a low-pressure system has formed over the Bay of Bengal, influencing weather conditions across parts of the state.
South Bengal: Cloud cover and scattered showers likely
Under the influence of the low-pressure system, several districts in South Bengal may experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall. Kolkata experienced cloudy conditions since Sunday morning, though clearer skies are expected later in the day.
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Rainfall is likely in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, and North and South 24 Parganas. On Monday, both the Midnapore districts and Jhargram in South 24 Parganas are expected to receive rain. The possibility of showers will increase on Tuesday in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, the 24 Parganas districts, the Midnapore districts and Jhargram.
The minimum temperature in Kolkata and adjoining areas is expected to remain between 20 and 21 degrees Celsius over the next few days. In coastal districts, it will hover between 19 and 21 degrees Celsius, while western districts may record minimum temperatures between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius.
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North Bengal: Light rain in hills, stable temperatures
In North Bengal, light rainfall is likely in the hilly districts on Monday and Tuesday due to successive western disturbances. The possibility of rain is higher in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong districts.
No major temperature fluctuations are expected in the region. In Darjeeling and adjoining hilly areas, temperatures will remain between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius. In the plains, including Kalimpong, minimum temperatures will range from 11 to 15 degrees Celsius. Areas near Siliguri and Malda are likely to record minimum temperatures between 16 and 19 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
