Kolkata Rains: Weather experts forecast that within the next four days, the southwest monsoon will make its way to South Bengal. In light of this development, a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Meteorological Department reports that Kolkata can expect a few spells of rain on Tuesday, even though the monsoon currents have been stopped in north Bengal since May 31.
From June 18 to June 23, Kolkata can expect a combination of cloudy sky with a chance of rain or thunderstorms. The temperature ranges from 27 to 36 degrees Celsius and from 27 to 35 degrees Celsius on June 18 and 19, respectively. The sky is predicted to be partly cloudy with a chance of moderate showers or thunderstorms.
The sky will be mostly cloudy between June 20 and June 23, with one or two periods of rain or thundershowers. The temperature will be between 26 and 34 degrees Celsius during this time.
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Kolkata Temperatures Set to Drop
According to a bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Monday, Islampur is now experiencing the northern limit of the monsoon. "The wind pattern is changing slowly. We expect the monsoon to advance further into south Bengal within four days," said Sourish Bandyopadhyay, a weather scientist at the RMC in Kolkata.
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The highest temperature recorded in Kolkata on Monday was 36.2 degrees Celsius, two degrees more than average for this time of year. The coming rain, which will provide much-needed reprieve from the heat, is anticipated by the locals.
It is recommended that locals be abreast of the weather predictions and be ready for any potential rain or thunderstorm activity during this time.