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Kolkata Shivers at 12.6°C, Coldest Day of Season Grips West Bengal

Winter has intensified across West Bengal, with Kolkata recording its coldest day of the season at a minimum temperature of 12.6 degrees Celsius, significantly below normal. The cold spell is widespread, with Purulia hitting 7.2°C and Darjeeling at 4.4°C, while MET officials confirm the biting conditions will persist past the New Year. Authorities have issued fog warnings across the state, with dense fog expected to severely reduce visibility in northern districts like Darjeeling and Cooch Behar. The weather is expected to remain dry and cold in South Bengal, with no relief from the intense winter chill forecast in the immediate future.

Key Points: Kolkata Coldest Day: Temp Drops to 12.6°C, Cold Spell to Continue

  • Kolkata hits 12.6°C, coldest of season
  • Cold spell to persist past New Year
  • Dense fog warning for North Bengal
  • Purulia records 7.2°C, lowest in South Bengal
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Kolkata records coldest day of season as minimum temperature continues to drop across Bengal

Kolkata records season's coldest day at 12.6°C as a severe cold spell grips West Bengal. Temperatures plunge across districts, with fog warnings issued. Details inside.

"The current cold spell will continue for now... There is no forecast of a decrease in the intensity of winter before the New Year. - MET Official"

Kolkata, Dec 30

Winter has tightened its grip on West Bengal, leaving the entire region shivering in bone-chilling cold as minimum temperatures continue to plummet.

On Tuesday, the city of Kolkata recorded the coldest day of the season, with the minimum temperature plummeting to 12.6 degrees Celsius, 1.2 degrees below normal. A day earlier, the minimum temperature was 13.5 degrees C.

Moreover, the city's maximum temperature was 18.2 degrees Celsius, 7.2 degrees below normal. According to Met officials, the unusual drop in the day's maximum temperature resulted in biting cold sustained throughout the day. According to the official, the city of Kolkata has not witnessed this type of winter spell for several years.

The official said that the temperature will largely remain the same in the coming days, with the possibility of the minimum temperature dropping further.

On Monday, the minimum temperature in Purulia dropped to 7.2 degrees Celsius, the lowest in South Bengal. The minimum temperature in the hill town of Darjeeling was 4.4 degrees Celsius. Asansol recorded 9.1 degrees, Digha 11.2, Cooch Behar 13.6, Sriniketan 7.3, Kalimpong 10, and Burdwan 9 degrees Celsius.

"The minimum night-time temperatures in Kolkata and other districts of south Bengal will remain largely unchanged for the next two days. This means the current cold spell will continue for now. After that, the minimum temperature may gradually rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius. There is no forecast of a decrease in the intensity of winter before the New Year," said the MET official.

In Kolkata, the sky will be mostly clear and cloudless. ​​Fog may be present in some areas during morning hours. The weather office has said that dry weather will prevail throughout South Bengal for the time being. A warning for light to moderate fog has been issued across Bengal. This may reduce visibility to 200 metres.

However, the Met Office has issued a separate warning with regard to fog in north Bengal. Darjeeling, Cooch Behar, and North Dinajpur districts will experience dense fog in the next few days. Visibility may drop to between 199 metres and 50 metres. There is also a possibility of light rain and snowfall in Darjeeling from Wednesday to Friday.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is nothing compared to what our brothers and sisters in North India face every year. Still, for Kolkata, 12.6°C is quite a dip. Hope the homeless and street vendors are getting some help from the authorities.
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Aman W
Perfect weather for some nolen gur and shondesh! Seriously though, the fog warning is crucial for drivers. Please be careful on the highways, especially early morning.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US and this cold feels very damp and piercing, different from the dry cold back home. The article is helpful for planning my trip to Darjeeling later this week. Hope the snowfall happens!
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Vikram M
While the report is detailed, it would be more useful if it also mentioned the impact on agriculture, especially for the winter crops in the districts mentioned. A little more context beyond just temperatures is needed.
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Nisha Z
My mother in Purulia said it's 7 degrees! We've sent extra blankets. This is the real winter Bengal used to have years ago. Time for gur-er cha and bhaja! ☕

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