Kolkata recorded its coldest morning of the season on Saturday as the mercury plunged to 14.5 °C, according to data from the Alipore Meteorological Office.With clear skies and a dry north-westerly breeze prevailing overnight, the sudden drop in temperature has brought a marked chill to the early hours, prompting many to reach for warm clothes and heaters much earlier than in past years.
Meteorologists predict that this wintry feel is likely to linger, as similar chilly conditions, especially during night and early morning, are expected over the next few days. City residents may want to prepare accordingly, warm clothing, hot beverages, and extra care for elders and children are advisable as Kolkata ushers in one of its earliest and briskest winter spells in recent times.
South Bengal continued to experience a pronounced cold spell, with Purulia recording minimum temperatures of 10–11°C. A marked decline in temperature was observed across several southern districts, including Kolkata, with sharp drops reported in Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, and Birbhum.
Further temperature reductions are expected across the North Bengal districts over the weekend. Significant cooling is likely in Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Widespread fog is forecast for Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and other northern districts, leading to reduced visibility. Authorities have issued an alert for the region due to the anticipated fog conditions.
