Fri Jul 18 01:50:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the weather update:

**Headline: Heavy Rain Warning for North Bengal Districts, South to Swelter in Humidity**

**Kolkata, [Date – inferred from context: Assume today is Thursday]:** North Bengal districts are bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall, while South Bengal is set to experience a rise in temperature and oppressive humidity, according to the latest weather forecast.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar districts in North Bengal for Monday. This follows a forecast of increased rainfall in the region starting Saturday, with heavy rainfall predicted for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar on Saturday and very heavy rainfall for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar and heavy rainfall for Kalimpong and Cooch Behar on Sunday. Rainfall is expected to decrease again from Tuesday.

Meanwhile, South Bengal will experience a break from the recent rains until Sunday. Temperatures are expected to rise, accompanied by high humidity levels, creating uncomfortable and sweaty conditions for residents. While the sky will be partly to mostly cloudy, rainfall will be minimal. There is a slight chance of light to moderate rain in Jhargram, Purulia, Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad and Nadia districts today.

Kolkata will experience partly cloudy skies with a very slight chance of scattered light rain. The city is expected to endure a day of extreme humidity and discomfort. Both day and night temperatures in Kolkata are expected to rise by an average of 2 degrees Celsius. No significant rainfall is expected in Kolkata until Sunday.

Meteorologists advise residents in the affected regions to take necessary precautions in view of the anticipated heavy rainfall and humid weather conditions.

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