Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal
Kolkata is experiencing a humid morning with temperatures above normal, while heavy rain is forecasted for North Bengal. The Meteorological Department predicts thunderstorms and light rain in some areas of the city. Hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in the west, with significant rainfall anticipated in the sub-Himalayan districts from May 21 to 25.
- ▪Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, which is two notches higher than normal.
- ▪Thunderstorms are likely in North Bengal and some parts of South Bengal due to favorable wind patterns.
- ▪Heavy downpour is expected in the sub-Himalayan districts from May 21 to 25.
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The West Bengal capital recorded a humid morning on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) with the Meteorological Department forecasting hot weather conditions in the west and heavy rain in the northern parts of the State.Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, two notches higher than normal. The metropolis is witnessing overcast conditions on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), with the possibility of thunderstorms with light rain in some areas. Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximumThe weather department said that in view of a favourable wind pattern and strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms are very likely in the districts of North Bengal and some parts of South Bengal.
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