{"id":213996,"date":"2026-04-04T11:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=213996"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:55:39","slug":"no-respite-from-the-scorching-sun-will-april-5-bring-the-much-awaited-thunderstorms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/no-respite-from-the-scorching-sun-will-april-5-bring-the-much-awaited-thunderstorms\/","title":{"rendered":"No Respite from the Scorching Sun! Will April 5 Bring the Much-Awaited Thunderstorms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Bengal continues to reel under a severe heat spell as April kicks off with scorching temperatures. Since early morning, the blazing sun combined with high relative humidity has made life miserable for residents. The Alipore Meteorological Department has warned that these oppressive and humid conditions will persist throughout the day across several districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rain Forecast for April 5:<\/strong> However, there is a glimmer of hope amidst the heatwave. The Met office has predicted a significant change in weather starting tomorrow, April 5. Several districts in South Bengal are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. This anticipated rain is expected to bring down the mercury levels, providing much-needed relief from the relentless heat and humidity. After a Saturday of intense sweating, all eyes are now on the skies for Sunday\u2019s showers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Bengal continues to reel under a severe heat spell as April kicks off with scorching temperatures. Since early morning, the blazing sun combined with high relative humidity has made life miserable for residents. 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