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**West Bengal Braces for Uncomfortable Heat and Scattered Storms Despite Monsoon Arrival**
**Kolkata, [Date]** – While the Southwest Monsoon has officially entered the Bay of Bengal five days ahead of schedule, West Bengal residents can expect little immediate relief from the sweltering heat. The Alipore Meteorological Department forecasts continued muggy and uncomfortable conditions in the southern districts.
Although the monsoon has advanced into parts of the Bay of Bengal and a cyclonic circulation hovers over the southeast Bay, drawing moisture-laden winds into the state, the weather office predicts a combination of partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures throughout the day in South Bengal.
However, there is a chance of scattered Kalbaishakhi storms (Nor’westers) across several districts of South Bengal today. The districts of Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Bardhaman, Murshidabad and Nadia are most likely to experience these storms, with wind speeds ranging from 30 to 50 kmph. Kolkata can also expect scattered, moderate thunderstorms.
While the morning brought a brief respite, the sun’s intensity is expected to increase later in the day. Today’s minimum temperature was recorded at 28.7 degrees Celsius, while yesterday’s maximum reached 35 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels remain high, fluctuating between 59% and 89%.
In North Bengal, a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert has been issued. All districts are likely to experience thunderstorms, with Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts facing the highest risk of extremely heavy rainfall (up to 200 mm). Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Uttar Dinajpur are also expected to receive heavy rainfall. Malda, Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur may experience Kalbaishakhi-like conditions, with wind speeds reaching 60-70 kmph. The Met Department has warned that these conditions are expected to persist until Friday.
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