Residents across South Bengal, including Kolkata, may finally get some relief from the sticky heat. The Alipore Meteorological Department has forecast a strong chance of nor’westers across several districts on Sunday, with thunderstorms also likely in the city. A gradual fall in temperature by around 3 to 4 degrees Celsius is expected over the next few days.
Kolkata woke up to a cloudy sky on Sunday morning. As the day advances, sunlight is expected to intensify, adding to discomfort due to high moisture levels in the air. Despite this, a shift in weather conditions is likely later in the day.
The weather office has indicated that gusty winds could reach speeds of 40 to 50 kmph. A drop in temperature is expected from the afternoon onwards, which may ease conditions slightly. On Sunday, the minimum temperature stood at 27.4 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees above normal. On Saturday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees below normal.
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Nor’wester alert across multiple South Bengal districts
Weather conditions are likely to change across South Bengal from Sunday afternoon. Alerts for nor’westers have been issued in Nadia, Murshidabad, Birbhum, Bankura, North 24 Parganas, and both Bardhaman districts. Thunderstorms may accompany these systems.
Rainfall is expected in most districts, though discomfort may continue in Bankura and Purulia initially. From Monday, these districts may also experience intermittent thunderstorms. Coastal areas remain under special watch, with authorities issuing caution for fishermen between April 26 and 29.
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Heavy rainfall warning continues in North Bengal
In North Bengal, the weather pattern is expected to remain largely unchanged for now. The forecast points to spells of heavy rain across districts such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri over the next few days.
Rain activity is likely to persist in the region until Friday, with intermittent heavy showers expected in several areas.
