Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Finally, some relief from the sticky heat! Kalbaishakhi storms are sweeping across West Bengal. The weather office says a low-pressure trough will bring storms and rain to Kolkata and all of South Bengal until Thursday
The humid heat started right from the beginning of April. People in the state were really struggling with the uncomfortable weather. But just as the heat set in, this change in weather has brought some relief.
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Nor'westers
The Kalbaishakhi storms are hitting right in the middle of this heatwave. The weather department's forecast came true, as the storm's fury began last night in Kolkata and other parts of South Bengal.
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Storm, Rain
Reports say this weather will continue today. According to the weather office, a low-pressure trough is currently stretching from Gangetic West Bengal to Telangana. This trough is passing over Chhattisgarh, which is why there's a higher chance of severe weather in Bengal.
The weather office has confirmed that the bad weather will last until Thursday. There's a possibility of heavy rain during this time. Today, all districts in the south will experience storms and rain.
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Cloud Cover
The sky will stay cloudy from the morning. We might see some light sun later, but it will be overcast all day with rain. Different districts will get light to moderate showers. Today's maximum temperature will be 32 degrees, and the minimum will be 27 degrees.
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Today Forecast
Today, rain is expected in Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, Purba Bardhaman, Murshidabad, and Nadia. Storms will bring winds blowing at speeds of 70 to 80 km/h.