"Will relief come soon? Bengal grapples with heatwave amidst fluctuating weather"

• Bengal faces intense heatwave conditions, with several districts under heatwave warnings
• Kolkata experiences record-high temperatures, while districts like Kalaikunda, Panagarh, and Medinipur also report soaring mercury levels
• Relief is expected with rain forecasted in coastal districts from Saturday, with rainfall across South Bengal, including Kolkata, anticipated on Monday and Tuesday

Bengal grapples with intense heatwave conditions, prompting heatwave warnings across several districts, including Bankura, Jhargram, Birbhum, and others. Despite partly cloudy skies in Kolkata, temperatures soar, reaching a record high in decades. However, relief is on the horizon as rain is forecasted, offering a respite from the scorching heat.

As temperatures surge, with Kalaikunda recording a maximum of 45.2 degrees Celsius, residents endure humid discomfort across various regions. While districts like Malda and South Dinajpur remain under heatwave conditions, relief is anticipated with rain expected to begin in coastal areas from Saturday.

Rainfall across South Bengal, including Kolkata, on Monday and Tuesday is predicted to alleviate the heat, providing some relief for residents. Meanwhile, in North Bengal, areas like Darjeeling and Kalimpong are experiencing increasing rainfall, offering a reprieve from the sweltering conditions.