Kolkata Weather LATEST update: Heatwave alert expected till THIS day; check rain forecast

The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for several districts in West Bengal. The heatwave is expected to continue until Thursday, followed by some relief. There is also a possibility of rainfall in a few districts

The mercury is rising steadily. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for several districts due to the heatwave. The heatwave will continue until Thursday in Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, and Birbhum districts, followed by relief. A Kalbaishakhi alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. Rain is expected in Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, and Paschim Medinipur after this afternoon. Rain is expected in Purulia, Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, and Paschim Bardhaman after Thursday evening. Thunderstorms and hailstorms are expected, accompanied by gusty winds of 60 to 70 kmph, according to the Meteorological Department. Heavy rain is expected in North Bengal today, specifically in Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Jalpaiguri. Rain is also expected in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, accompanied by winds. The southwest monsoon arrived in the Nicobar Islands, South Bay of Bengal, South Andaman Sea, and parts of the North Andaman Sea on May 13, potentially leading to rain. Kolkata will experience heat as the day progresses. The heat will continue today. The maximum temperature will be 37 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature will be 28 degrees Celsius. While the skies will be clear this morning, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected at night.