Kolkata Weather Update: No Relief From Cold! No Temperature Shift in South Bengal for 5 Days, North for 7

According to the Alipore Met Office, there won't be any significant temperature change in South Bengal for the next 5 days and in North Bengal for 7 days. Many South Bengal districts are colder than several places in North Bengal. 

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Winter's grip

The cold spell continues, making today the season's chilliest day. The Alipore Met Office says this weather will last, with no major temp changes for 5 days in the south and 7 in the north.

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Today's temperature in Kolkata

Kolkata's minimum temperature today was 12.9°C, 1.6 degrees below normal, per the Alipore Met Office. Once again, South Bengal districts were colder than those in the north.

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The state's coldest place

Darjeeling is the state's coldest spot at 4°C. In South Bengal, Sriniketan is the coldest, with the temperature dropping to 8°C, same as Alipurduar. Many districts are equally cold.

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Winter's grip in western districts

Western districts are as cold as the north. Temps are dropping in Purulia, Bankura, and Birbhum. Panagarh is 10.6°C, Bardhaman 8.8°C, Suri 9°C. Coastal areas are also cooling down.

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Forecast

No major temp change for 5 days in the south and 7 in the north. Temps might rise 1-2°C after. Light morning fog is expected for a few days. Sunny skies and north winds will follow.

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South Bengal outdoes North Bengal

This winter, South Bengal is colder than North Bengal. For instance, Bankura is at 9°C while Kalimpong is over 10°C. The Met Office says no major temp changes are expected for now.