While Kolkata shivers under biting cold, tourists in Darjeeling are soaking in the joy of fresh snowfall — a contrast that feels surreal but is very real. Winter lovers are making the most of the conditions, and Kolkatans, as social media reactions suggest, are in no mood to bid farewell to the chill anytime soon. The weather office has only added to that optimism, indicating that the cold spell will continue for several more days.
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Northerly winds keep the chill intact
According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has not obstructed the flow of northerly winds. Instead, it has widened their pathway, allowing cold air to sweep across the state. As a result, temperatures are expected to remain unchanged for the next four days. After that, a slight rise of up to two degrees Celsius is possible, though winter is likely to stay dominant overall.
No major change expected in North Bengal
The outlook for North Bengal remains largely similar. Minimum temperatures across the region are not expected to see any significant change over the next four days, followed by a marginal increase of around two degrees Celsius. For the next three days, maximum temperatures in several districts may remain four to six degrees below normal. Dry weather is forecast across all districts of West Bengal.
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A look at Kolkata’s cold records
On Tuesday morning, Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degrees Celsius. Since 2000, the city has seen the mercury dip to 9 degrees only once, on January 9, 2013. The city’s all-time coldest day, however, dates back to January 20, 1899, when temperatures plunged to a chilling 6.7 degrees Celsius.
