As Baishakh nears its end, weather patterns across West Bengal are shifting again. After a brief spell of rain and gusty winds brought relief to several parts of South Bengal, including Kolkata, conditions have turned warmer over the past few days. The city woke up to bright sunshine on Wednesday, with little cloud cover in sight.
According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while the minimum stood at 26.8 degrees Celsius. Similar conditions are expected to continue through the day, with clear skies dominating. Rain is unlikely, and the moisture in the air makes the heat feel more intense than the actual temperature. By Friday, the mercury could climb further by around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.
Dry spell to tighten grip over South Bengal
Weather conditions across South Bengal are expected to become increasingly dry in the coming days. Rainfall activity remains unlikely at least until next weekend. Instead, temperatures are likely to inch upwards gradually, especially in the western districts where heat conditions may be more pronounced.
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South Bengal turns hotter and drier as rain stays away. /ANI Humidity levels are also expected to stay high, adding to the discomfort. In some areas, dry, warm winds could develop during the afternoon, making outdoor conditions harsher.
North Bengal continues to receive heavy rainfall
In contrast, districts in North Bengal are experiencing steady rainfall. This trend is expected to persist at least until Saturday. On Wednesday, heavy rain is likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and North Dinajpur. Alongside rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour may occur.
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Similar weather is expected on Thursday, with alerts in place for heavy rainfall in Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar. While showers will continue, rainfall intensity is likely to reduce gradually from Friday onwards. A slight temperature rise is also expected in North Bengal districts after Saturday.
The contrasting weather across the two regions is expected to remain in place for the rest of the week.
