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Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal
Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal Heavy downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from May 21 to 25Updated – May 20, 2026 02:28 pm…
Kolkata swelters as Meteorological department forecasts heavy rain in North Bengal
Heavy downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from May 21 to 25
Updated – May 20, 2026 02:28 pm IST – Kolkata
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The West Bengal capital recorded a humid morning on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) with the Meteorological Department forecasting hot weather conditions in the west and heavy rain in the northern parts of the State.
Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, two notches higher than normal. The metropolis is witnessing overcast conditions on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), with the possibility of thunderstorms with light rain in some areas.
Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum
The weather department said that in view of a favourable wind pattern and strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms are very likely in the districts of North Bengal and some parts of South Bengal. The hot and humid conditions in the west will continue, it said.
Heavy downpour is likely over the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar from May 21 to 25, the weather department said.
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It said that thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, are likely over the South Bengal districts till May 23.
Published – May 20, 2026 12:51 pm IST
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