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Headline: Winter Grips West Bengal: Mercury Drops, Cold Wave Imminent

Kolkata, [Date – Today’s Date] – West Bengal is experiencing an early taste of winter as temperatures continue to drop across the state. Residents are feeling a noticeable chill, particularly during the early mornings and late evenings.

While a full-fledged cold wave hasn’t yet arrived, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a further dip in temperatures starting next week. Several districts in South Bengal have already seen temperatures plummet below 10 degrees Celsius. Kolkata and surrounding areas are bracing for similar conditions soon.

“The western districts of South Bengal are currently experiencing temperatures between 10 and 11 degrees Celsius,” an IMD official stated. “We expect a further decrease in the third week of December. For now, temperatures will remain relatively stable, but the brisk northerly winds will continue to create a significant chill.”

Kolkata has seen the mercury drop to around 15 degrees Celsius in recent days, and the strong northerly winds are amplifying the cold.

In North Bengal, Darjeeling is already experiencing frigid conditions with temperatures around 5 degrees Celsius. Similar to the south, a further drop is expected in the coming weeks.

The IMD has also forecast dense fog to blanket all districts of South Bengal, as well as North Bengal, today and tomorrow. No rainfall is expected anywhere in the state for the time being. The current weather pattern indicates that West Bengal will see a long cold months ahead.

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