South Bengal sizzles amid heatwave as monsoon stalled; North sees reduced rain

Weather conditions across Bengal remain unstable, with rising temperatures in the south and weakening rainfall in the north. According to official updates, maximum temperatures in South Bengal are likely to increase by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next three to four days. Hot and dry winds from western India are affecting several districts, while moist winds from the Bay of Bengal are contributing to weather discomfort.

Light and scattered rainfall is expected in the North Bengal districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri. However, there is no forecast of heavy rainfall in the region. Malda and South Dinajpur are likely to remain completely dry on Sunday. Temperatures in these areas are also projected to rise gradually.

Districts in South Bengal including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East and West Bardhaman, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia, Birbhum, and Murshidabad may experience heatwave-like conditions during the daytime. The interaction between humid air from the Bay of Bengal and dry air from western India is causing uncomfortable weather across the region.

Experts have noted that the monsoon trough weakened after entering North Bengal, preventing further advancement into the southern parts of the state. Current conditions are not favourable for monsoon progression into South Bengal. The situation may not change significantly before June 12, with the possibility of monsoon reaching southern districts only in the third week of June.

Kolkata recorded light scattered rainfall during the past two nights, but it had little impact on daytime temperatures. As of Saturday morning, hot northwesterly winds were active in the city. The day and night temperatures in Kolkata may rise by up to 3 degrees Celsius through Sunday, Monday, and possibly till Wednesday. Changes in the weather pattern are expected only after the middle of next week.