Mon Dec 02 01:10:00 UTC 2024: ## West Bengal to See Clear Skies, Fog in Some Districts, Winter’s Grip to Tighten by Week’s End

**Kolkata, [Date]:** The Alipore Meteorological Department has predicted mostly clear skies across West Bengal with partial cloud cover in some coastal districts. No rainfall is anticipated. However, six districts in both North and South Bengal are expected to experience fog, particularly in the morning. Moderate fog is specifically warned for North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, and Malda in North Bengal, and East Burdwan, West Medinipur, and Birbhum in South Bengal.

Kolkata is forecast to have partly cloudy skies. Night temperatures have slightly increased, remaining 3 degrees Celsius above normal. Daytime temperatures remain slightly below normal due to cloud cover. Minimum temperatures are expected to gradually decrease, while maximum temperatures will slightly increase.

The significant news is the prediction of a substantial drop in temperatures towards the end of the week, bringing a noticeable return of winter to South Bengal. However, the department clarified that a significant winter chill is not expected this week.

Kolkata’s minimum temperature today, Monday, is 20°C, 3.4°C above normal. Yesterday’s maximum temperature was 26.6°C, 2.3°C below normal. Relative humidity ranges from 50% to 90%. The forecast for Kolkata over the next 24 hours is between 19°C and 27°C.

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