After days of persistent heat, several parts of South Bengal have finally received relief as rain brought temperatures down sharply across districts. Although showers paused briefly on Friday, the cooler conditions largely held. According to the India Meteorological Department, rainfall activity is set to resume from Saturday and intensify further in the coming days.
The weather office has indicated a strong likelihood of heavy rainfall in both Bardhaman districts, along with Birbhum and Murshidabad. Alongside the rain, strong winds are also expected in these regions. Forecasts suggest that rainfall will increase from Sunday onward, with the possibility of continued showers even on May 4, which coincides with the vote-counting day.
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Kolkata sees cooler-than-normal temperatures
Kolkata witnessed a mix of sunshine and passing clouds on Saturday morning. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 22.0 degrees Celsius, which is 4.1 degrees below normal, while the maximum settled at 29.2 degrees Celsius, 6.2 degrees below average. The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the city through Saturday and Sunday. While mornings may remain relatively clear, rain activity is expected to pick up later in the day, especially in the afternoon and evening hours.