Heavy rain lashes Kolkata, thunderous clouds fill skyline; red alert issued | Watch
The IMD had earlier warned that all districts in south Bengal will receive medium rainfall on Thurdsay with wind gushing at a speed of 30-40 kmph.
The IMD had earlier warned that all districts in south Bengal will receive medium rainfall on Thurdsay with wind gushing at a speed of 30-40 kmph.
Kolkata experiences its coldest day at 12.6°C, prompting homeless residents to gather around bonfires for warmth. The chilling forecast continues with temperatures expected to drop further.
The Regional Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning of thunderstorm, lightning winds gusting at a speed reaching 30-40 kmph over the districts of Gangetic West Bengal till 11 June.
Agencies making preparations on war footing to minimise the damage that may be caused by the cyclone.
Climate change is an evident reason for the rise in temperature. It is a reality now. The average temperature has increased and it is becoming obvious that it will keep on increasing.
The maximum recorded temperature in the city was 36.1 degree Celsius while the minimum stood at 28.9 degree Celsius.
Who would have thought that large stretches of Behala, Tollygunge, Chittaranjan Avenue and New Alipore would go under water in February that is generally regarded as perhaps the most pleasant months of the year?
