Winter remains elusive in December
December is nearing its end, but winter remains elusive. When will winter arrive in full force? The Alipore Meteorological Office has no answer yet
Cloudy Skies
Cloudy skies persist even in December, hindering the northerly winds causin temperature to remain relatively warm for this part of the year
Rain Forecast
Rainfall is predicted for South Bengal by the end of this week, potentially affecting eight to ten districts of the eastern state
Snowfall in the North
According to the Alipore Meteorological Office, there is a high probability of snowfall in two districts of North Bengal
Low Pressure in Bay of Bengal
A low-pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to move northwest towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast
Western Disturbance
A new western disturbance has formed over Northwest India and is expected to enter the region on December 27th. A jet stream and a vortex are also present
Impact on Bengal
These weather systems have begun to impact Bengal, causing a pause in winter's arrival in South Bengal. Cloudy skies and potential rain are expected from Friday
Rain Forecast
Rain is predicted for Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Medinipur, and Jhargram
Snowfall
Snowfall, along with the possibility of rain, is expected in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of North Bengal
Fog Alert
Dense fog alert issued for Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas in South Bengal. Visibility may drop below 200 meters. Fog is also likely in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North and South Dinajpur, and Malda in North Bengal