Intermittent rainfall has brought relief from the recent spell of intense heat in Kolkata over the past few days. On Monday, showers were reported in several parts of South and Central Kolkata, and similar weather is expected to continue.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city will experience generally cloudy skies over the next 24 hours, with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in isolated areas. Gusty winds may also accompany the showers.
Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged, with the maximum around 34°C and the minimum near 26°C. Despite the rain, high humidity levels are likely to keep conditions uncomfortable.
During the last 24 hours, Kolkata recorded 27.7 mm of rainfall. On Monday, the maximum temperature settled at 34.8°C, which was 1.9°C above normal, while the minimum temperature was 29°C, around 2.2°C above the seasonal average.