Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Rain Alert Issued For North, South Bengal Districts; Check

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: The sticky, humid heat has been a real pain since morning. As the day goes on, the discomfort just keeps increasing. So, what's the weather going to be like in the city and its suburbs this Thursday? Check here

What's the weather forecast for today?

The Alipore Met Department says a cyclonic circulation near Uttar Pradesh and a low-pressure trough from Gangetic West Bengal to Manipur are pulling in a lot of moisture from the Bay of Bengal. This is creating two completely different weather situations for North and South Bengal.

South Bengal's weather right now.

Kolkata and other districts in South Bengal experienced extreme humidity and sticky heat on Wednesday night. The coastal districts saw relative humidity touch 85-95%, which meant everyone was sweating buckets even after sunset.

South Bengal Heat: Is it going to get even hotter?

The Alipore Met Department reports that western districts like Bankura, Purulia, and West Bardhaman will face temperatures 2-4°C above normal. By May 21, areas including Birbhum, East Bardhaman, and Nadia could see light to moderate thunderstorms with winds gusting at 40-60 kmph.

North Bengal's weather update.

Heavy rain is heading towards North Bengal. The Met office says conditions are perfect for pre-monsoon showers and thunderstorms in the hilly regions, starting from tonight. A heavy rain alert (07-11 cm) is active for Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Darjeeling from Thursday morning, with winds blowing at 40-50 kmph. The weather department also warns of low visibility, landslides, and crop damage in hilly districts like Darjeeling and Kalimpong from Wednesday night.

A weather warning for everyone.

If a storm or rain starts at night or early morning, please take shelter in a solid, 'pucca' house. Don't stay in open fields or under trees. For the daytime, try to avoid the harsh sun between 11 am and 4 pm on Thursday. Also, keep drinking enough water and have ORS with you, even if you don't feel thirsty.