Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Thunderstorm Forecast Issued Across West Bengal As Monsoon Nears; Check

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Evening thunderstorms brought some temporary relief to Kolkata, all eyes are now on the monsoon. North Bengal is getting scattered showers, but South Bengal continues to struggle with intense heat

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South Bengal is looking towards the monsoon

People got some relief from the intense heat. The forecast predicts strong storms and rain for large parts of Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas. Now, everyone in South Bengal is just waiting for the monsoon to arrive.

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It's not long before the monsoon enters Bengal

We'll have to wait a few more days for the monsoon to arrive in Bengal. The southwest monsoon winds are expected to advance over parts of the South Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as favourable conditions build up.

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Possibility of thunderstorms with lightning

North Bengal's weather is a different story. Scattered rain and thunderstorms have kept temperatures in check there. However, the discomfort in South Bengal is rising because there has been no significant rainfall yet.

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Big changes in South Bengal's temperature

The weather department has confirmed that there's no chance of a major change in South Bengal's temperature in the coming days. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is slowly advancing towards the Andaman Sea and the South Bay of Bengal.

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Monsoon enters South Bengal in the second week of June

The monsoon will still take some time to reach South Bengal. It usually arrives in the second week of June. But experts feel that if current weather conditions hold, the monsoon might just arrive a little earlier this year.

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Humidity-related discomfort will persist

Expect uncomfortable heat and humidity during the day. Afternoon thunderstorms, or 'Kalbaisakhi', might bring temporary relief in some areas. Day temperatures in Kolkata and other South Bengal districts are staying above normal, leading to a suffocating, sultry situation.

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Possibility of monsoon advancing

The monsoon might be advancing a bit ahead of its schedule. IMD sources report that the monsoon could enter Kerala around May 26. Its usual arrival date in Kerala is June 1.

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When will the relief rain fall in South Bengal?

The big question on everyone's mind is: when will this heat finally end? The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a key update, as only the monsoon can bring real relief from this continuous sultry weather. Kolkata and nearby districts saw some thunderstorms on Friday night.