Kolkata Weather Update: Gradual Temperature Rise Expected This Week
Residents of Kolkata can anticipate warmer days starting from the upcoming weekend, with the maximum temperature projected to climb to around 30 degrees Celsius. Meteorological officials have indicated that there will be no significant spike in mercury levels over the next few days. Instead, the temperature increase will be gradual, commencing from the middle of this week.
Current Temperature Trends in Kolkata
The minimum temperature in Kolkata, which remained near the 14 degrees Celsius mark during the past two days, rose to 15.8 degrees on Monday. Despite this slight increase, it still falls 1.1 degrees below the normal level. Conversely, the maximum temperature experienced a minor decline, settling at 27.2 degrees Celsius, which is 1.7 degrees below the typical mark for this time of year.
Detailed Forecast from Meteorological Experts
HR Biswas, head of the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata, provided insights into the upcoming weather patterns. "We do not anticipate any significant change in temperature over the next two days. However, a gradual rise is expected thereafter, with the maximum temperature potentially reaching 29 to 30 degrees Celsius by the weekend. The minimum temperature is also likely to increase gradually, possibly reaching between 17 to 18 degrees towards the latter half of this week. Despite this gradual ascent, temperatures will remain around the normal mark for those days," Biswas explained.
Historical Temperature Data for This Month
This month has seen below-normal temperatures on most days. Out of the first ten days, both daytime and nighttime temperatures remained below the average mark on eight occasions. This pattern underscores the recent cooler conditions experienced in the city.
Impact of Western Disturbance on Regional Weather
Currently, a western disturbance is passing through north-western India. Meteorological officials have clarified that this weather system will not affect the Kolkata region. "While western disturbances typically do not have a direct impact in our area, they often hinder or slow down the north-westerly winds. However, this particular disturbance is not powerful enough to influence the wind systems reaching us," Biswas added, ensuring that local weather conditions will remain unaffected by this phenomenon.
