Most districts in South Bengal are currently experiencing oppressive heat coupled with high humidity levels. The weather department has warned that temperatures could rise by another 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next one to two days, worsening discomfort across the region.
A change in weather is expected from Thursday onwards. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are likely in North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Nadia and Purba Medinipur on Thursday and Friday. Kolkata may also witness a similar weather pattern. However, isolated showers may not immediately bring significant relief from the prevailing heat.