Kolkata, Nov. 9 -- After a pleasant spell of weather during Kali Puja, Bengal is set to witness a change in weather conditions, with the weather department forecasting rain and thunderstorms across several districts over the next two days. The wet spell is likely to continue on Wednesday, when 'Bhai Phonta' will be celebrated, potentially disrupting outdoor festivities.
Kolkata and adjoining districts may receive scattered light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms. The weather office has also forecast rain in several parts of North Bengal, although no heavy rainfall is expected in either region.
On Tuesday, scattered showers are likely in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri in North Bengal. In South Bengal, the possibility of rain is expected to extend to several districts, including North and South 24-Parganas, East and West Midnapore, East and West Burdwan and Birbhum.
On Wednesday, Kolkata and all districts of South Bengal may receive light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The weather office has issued a yellow warning for North and South 24-Parganas and East and West Midnapore, cautioning against thunderstorms and gusty winds in some areas. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar are also likely to witness showers on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 21 degree Celsius on Monday. After the rain spell, temperatures in the city may rise by 2-3 degrees over the next three days. Weather conditions are expected to turn dry again from Thursday.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.