West Bengal is shivering under a severe cold spell as winter tightens its grip, with temperatures continuing to drop across the state. On Tuesday, Kolkata recorded its coldest day of the season, with the minimum temperature plunging to 12.6°C, 1.2 degrees below normal. The city also witnessed a maximum temperature of just 18.2°C, 7.2 degrees below normal, prolonging the chill throughout the day.

Meteorological officials noted that Kolkata has not experienced such an intense winter spell in several years. The minimum night-time temperatures across South Bengal are expected to remain steady for the next two days before gradually rising by 2-3°C. Experts warned that the cold spell is likely to persist through the New Year.

In other parts of the state, Purulia recorded a minimum of 7.2°C, the lowest in South Bengal, while Darjeeling experienced 4.4°C. Asansol registered 9.1°C, Digha 11.2°C, Cooch Behar 13.6°C, Sriniketan 7.3°C, Kalimpong 10°C, and Burdwan 9°C. The cold wave has affected daily life and heightened the need for caution among residents.

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The weather office predicted mostly clear and cloudless skies over Kolkata, with light to moderate fog expected in several areas, reducing visibility to around 200 metres. North Bengal districts, including Darjeeling, Cooch Behar, and North Dinajpur, are likely to experience dense fog in the coming days, with visibility dropping between 50 and 199 metres.

Additionally, light rain and possible snowfall are forecasted in Darjeeling from Wednesday to Friday. Officials advised the public to take precautions, especially while traveling, as the icy conditions and reduced visibility could disrupt road and rail transport.

The Met Department confirmed that dry weather will dominate South Bengal for the time being. Residents are urged to stay warm and monitor updates, as the ongoing cold spell may continue to affect daily activities and health across the region.

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