Kolkata Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Stormy Week Ahead
Kolkata Weather: IMD warns of stormy week ahead, issues yellow alert, predicts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Check the full forecast for next week
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata, India, forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds over the coming week. Residents can expect temperatures between 34-36°C and 24-25°C, providing a much-needed respite from the heat with light to moderate rain predicted.
- 01IMD has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata due to expected thunderstorms and rain.
- 02Temperatures are forecasted to range from 34-36°C during the day to 24-25°C at night.
- 03Gusty winds reaching 50-60 km/h are anticipated with thunderstorms.
- 04The weather is expected to provide temporary relief from the ongoing heat and humidity.
- 05Rainfall is predicted across several districts in South Bengal, including North 24 Parganas.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata, India, predicting a stormy week ahead. Residents can expect partly cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms, providing relief from the recent heatwave. Daytime temperatures are likely to range from 34-36°C, while nighttime lows will hover around 24-25°C. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 40-60 km/h are expected, particularly in northern areas like Dumdum. The IMD forecasts that a nor'wester spell will bring light to moderate rain on Thursday, helping to alleviate the high humidity levels, which have been between 62-82%. The weather will remain warm and humid through the week, with varying chances of rain and thunderstorms.
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The expected rain and thunderstorms will provide temporary relief from the oppressive heat and humidity, improving comfort for residents.
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