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Durga Puja Weather: Rain Alert in West Bengal From Panchami to Saptami
- •The Meteorological Department has warned of possible rain in many areas of West Bengal from Maha Panchami to Maha Saptami.
- •Kolkata may witness thunder, lightning, and gusty winds on Thursday and Friday, potentially disrupting pandal hopping.
- •South Bengal coastal districts and parts of North Bengal could experience sporadic rainfall on Saturday.
- •Weather conditions are expected to improve significantly, becoming dry and clear from Sunday and Monday.
- •Temperatures may drop gradually starting from Ashtami, bringing a slight winter-like chill to the western districts of the state.
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According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain, thunder, lightning, and gusty winds in many areas of Bengal from Maha Panchami to Maha Saptami. Specifically in Kolkata, weather conditions on Thursday and Friday may bring increased trouble for pandal hoppers due to an indirect low-pressure system.
The weather is expected to become dry and clear starting Sunday, bringing relief to areas celebrating Durga Puja. Furthermore, the weather across South Bengal is predicted to turn dry again from Monday, with temperatures dropping gradually and a slight winter-like chill expected in western districts from Ashtami.
On Wednesday morning, Kolkata's minimum temperature was recorded at 26.6 degrees Celsius, which was 1.8 degrees above normal. The maximum temperature on Tuesday afternoon reached 33.8 degrees Celsius, standing 1.2 degrees above normal with air humidity ranging between 54 and 95 percent.
