MeT warns of severe heatwaves in April and May in Bengal, Bankura to get hotter than Rajasthan

As the month of March begins, West Bengal is already witnessing a steady rise in temperatures, with the Alipore Meteorological Office issuing a grim forecast for the upcoming months. While the current weather remains relatively manageable despite a slight morning haze, the mercury has already touched 36.2 degrees Celsius in Kalaikunda and 35 degrees in regions like Jhargram and Panagarh. Kolkata recorded its season high of 32.5 degrees this week, signaling an early transition into the summer season.

The real concern lies in the months of April and May, coinciding with the peak of the election season. Meteorologists have warned of a severe risk of heatwaves across the state, particularly in the western districts. Areas such as Bankura, Birbhum, West Burdwan, and Jhargram are expected to experience blistering conditions, with experts predicting that temperatures in these pockets might even surpass the dry heat typically recorded in Rajasthan.

Fortunately, the Meteorological Office suggests that the risk of extreme, unbearable heat remains low for the remainder of March. However, the western storm is currently influencing weather patterns in North Bengal. Scattered thunderstorms and light rain are expected in Darjeeling this Sunday, accompanied by some morning fog. The sky is predicted to clear by Monday, after which North Bengal will also see a gradual climb in daily temperatures.