Severe heatwave to continue in South Bengal, North Bengal to experience rising temperatures until Tuesday

West Bengal is experiencing a sharp rise in temperatures after a brief respite from the recent rains and storms. The Alipore Meteorological Office has warned that the heatwave will continue across South Bengal until Tuesday, with temperatures expected to rise by two to three degrees. The weather conditions will remain hot and humid, causing discomfort in many parts of the state. Areas particularly affected by the intense heat include Purulia, Bankura, West Medinipur, Jhargram, West Bardhaman, and Birbhum, where heatwave warnings have been issued for the next few days, especially on Sunday and Monday.

While most of South Bengal is set to endure the heat, there is some possibility of light to moderate rainfall in certain districts. The weather department forecasts thunderstorms with rain in eight districts, including North 24 Parganas, Purulia, Bankura, East and West Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Nadia, on Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, six districts may experience thunderstorms and rain, but the overall heat and humidity will remain dominant throughout the region. Kolkata will also continue to face hot and humid conditions, with temperatures likely to soar as the day progresses.

In North Bengal, the situation is similar. Temperatures in the lower districts, including Malda, North and South Dinajpur, are expected to rise by up to three degrees, contributing to a heatwave-like situation through Sunday. However, the upper districts, particularly Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri, are forecasted to receive heavy rainfall on Sunday, with warnings of very heavy rainfall on Monday. Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms is expected across Darjeeling and nearby areas on Saturday and Sunday, providing some relief from the heat.

The overall weather pattern in the state suggests that while South Bengal will face severe heat until Tuesday, parts of the region may see some relief with rain and thunderstorms. The forecast for Wednesday and Thursday indicates light to moderate rainfall in Kolkata and all of South Bengal, signaling a shift towards cooler conditions after the ongoing heatwave.