After enduring days of oppressive heat and rising humidity, the residents of West Bengal are set to receive some much-needed celestial relief. The Alipore Meteorological Department has issued a fresh forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rain across the state due to a cyclonic circulation forming over the region. Gusty winds with speeds reaching 30 to 40 kmph are expected to accompany the rainfall.

Kolkata Weather Update: For Kolkata, the wait for rain might end by late Wednesday night or Thursday afternoon. While the city has remained cloudy since morning, the humidity levels have been high. A sudden downpour is likely to bring the temperature down, providing a cooling effect to the city’s skyline.

District-wise Forecast: Districts like East and West Midnapore, Jhargram, Bankura, and the 24 Parganas are on high alert for moderate lightning and rain. In North Bengal, light showers are expected in Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Authorities have advised people to take shelter in safe buildings during the lightning strikes. Although this pre-monsoon activity might cause slight disruptions in daily commuting, it serves as a welcome break from the early summer heatwave-like conditions.