Bengal continues to experience a strong winter phase. Northerly winds are dominating the state, keeping temperatures low from north to south. South Bengal, including Kolkata, Salt Lake and Dumdum, is cold but slightly less intense compared to district interiors. Rural and suburban areas are feeling sharper winter bites. North Bengal remains bitterly cold, with Darjeeling hills, Dooars, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and Malda all experiencing low temperatures despite a minor rise in hill-region readings. Overall, dry weather is allowing cold winds to flow freely, intensifying the chill.
