IMD forecasts rain for south Bengal from Wednesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorms and rain for southern districts of West Bengal starting Wednesday. This weather change is expected to provide relief from the intense heat that has affected the region. Maximum temperatures are predicted to drop by two to three degrees following the rain.
- ▪The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rain for southern West Bengal from May 27, 2026.
- ▪Temperatures in the region are expected to decrease by two to three degrees after the rain.
- ▪Purulia and Paschim Bardhaman have experienced temperatures exceeding 41°C recently.
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People in the southern districts of West Bengal are likely to get a respite from the sweltering heat that has been prevailing for the last several days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms and rain from Wednesday (May 27, 2026). Scorching days, restless nights: Heatwave tightens grip across parts of IndiaThe IMD said there will be a gradual fall in maximum temperature across West Bengal from Thursday (May 28, 2026) by two to three notches. Residents of the western districts of Purulia and Paschim Bardhaman suffered from scorching heat, with day temperatures in Purulia town and Panagarh crossing 41°C.The Met office said that the soaring mercury level will continue for the next two days, after which people are likely to get a respite with the maximum…
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