Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Scattered Thunderstorm Forecast Issued For The Weekend; Check Forecast

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: The cool weather just won't quit. Friday morning was foggy all over. So, what's the forecast for the weekend? Check out the weather forecast for the upcoming weekend in Kolkata and it's adjoining places

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Kolkata's Weather Update for Today

The Alipore weather office has forecast scattered storms for the eastern districts of South Bengal today. North Bengal will see storms continue until Friday, especially in the hilly regions. But get ready, temperatures will rise over the weekend, bringing back the heat and humidity.

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Chance of Rain Due to Thunderclouds

A low-pressure trough is stretching all the way from Uttar Pradesh to Manipur, right over North Bengal. This system is pulling in huge amounts of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, which is forming thunderclouds and causing these storms. Its effect is expected to weaken today, leading to better weather.

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South Bengal's Weather Update

The weather office says scattered thunderstorms are likely across South Bengal today. Six districts—Kolkata, Howrah, Nadia, East Medinipur, and North and South 24 Parganas—can expect storms with winds gusting at 30 to 40 km/h.

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Which districts have a slight chance of storms?

The intensity of storms in South Bengal will reduce by Friday. Only East and West Medinipur, Jhargram, and South 24 Parganas might see some scattered showers. From Saturday to Monday, expect dry weather and a temperature rise of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. A slight chance of local storms could return to a few western districts on Monday and Tuesday.

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North Bengal's Weather Update

All districts in North Bengal can expect thunderstorms with light winds today. The chances are higher in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri, with winds hitting 30-40 km/h. On Friday, the rain will be limited to these five districts. The weekend will see fewer storms and a slight temperature rise, but scattered showers will persist in the hills.

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Temperature will drop again

Thanks to the storms, temperatures are below normal. Today started cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds. But a change is coming from Friday. The Alipore office expects temperatures to rise by 3 to 4 degrees by Sunday, with dry weather over the weekend. Today's minimum temperature was 21.3°C, while yesterday's maximum was 31.0°C. Humidity is between 50-100%, with 15.2 mm of rainfall recorded.