West Bengal Weather Update....! Temperature Drops in South Bengal, Light Rain Expected in North Bengal

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West Bengal Weather Update....! Temperature Drops in South Bengal, Light Rain Expected in North Bengal

Moumi Mousumi
04 Mar, 2025

As the Dol Festival approaches, South Bengal experiences a slight drop in both day and night temperatures. The weather department predicts further cooling over the next two days though there is no chance of rain in the region. However North Bengal especially Darjeeling may witness light rainfall. Let’s break down the upcoming weather patterns in detail.

Region	Temperature (Min-Max)	Weather Pattern	Rainfall Chances	Wind Speed	Special Notes
Kolkata & South Bengal	18°C - 34°C	Dry & Sunny	Low	8-15 km/h	Gradual rise in temperature, summer onset
North Bengal (Darjeeling, Siliguri)	10°C - 27°C	Cool mornings, pleasant days	Moderate (Early & Mid-March)	5-10 km/h	Morning fog in hilly areas
Coastal Bengal (Digha, Sundarbans)	20°C - 33°C	Humid & Warm	Light showers possible	15-20 km/h	High humidity, sea breeze effect
North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP, Bihar)	14°C - 32°C	Gradual warm-up, dry weather	Low	10-18 km/h	Mild winter ending by mid-March
Central India (MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra)	20°C - 37°C	Dry & Sunny	Nil	12-20 km/h	Late March may see heatwave signs
South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka)	24°C - 38°C	Dry & Humid	Pre-monsoon showers	12-20 km/h	Coastal rains in Kerala & Karnataka
East & Northeast India (Assam, Odisha)	15°C - 30°C	Cool mornings, mild days	Moderate rainfall	10-16 km/h	Thunderstorm possibilities in Assam

Details & Context

1. Weather in South Bengal

South Bengal saw a small dip in temperatures with a further decrease of 2-3°C expected over the next 48 hours.

Night temperatures remain slightly above normal while daytime temperatures have fallen just below average.

Kolkata’s minimum temperature could drop to 20°C while the maximum may hover around 30°C.

Clear skies are predicted and no rain is expected this week.

Temperatures may rise again towards the weekend.

2. Weather in North Bengal

Light rain is expected in the hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Rainfall may intensify on Saturday with thunder and lightning predicted.

Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri may also experience scattered showers.

Despite the rain, temperatures are unlikely to see any significant change.

3. Western Disturbance and Cyclonic Systems

A new western disturbance is set to arrive on March 9th.

Cyclonic circulation is present over Assam and near the Maldives.

These systems may bring isolated rain to North Bengal’s hill areas.

4. Weather in Kolkata

Slight dip in both day and night temperatures.

Minimum temperature: 22.7°C

Maximum temperature: 32.2°C

Humidity levels range between 32% to 89%.

5. Weather Across India

Karnataka’s coastal areas may witness hot and uncomfortable weather.

Similar conditions are expected in Konkan and Goa.

Himachal Pradesh and surrounding regions may experience moderate rain with thunderstorms.

Quotes

According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, “While South Bengal will remain dry, North Bengal’s hill districts should prepare for light rain. The western disturbance and cyclonic systems are influencing these changes.”

Week	West Bengal (Kolkata, North & South)	North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP)	Central India (MP, Maharashtra)	South India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala)	East & Northeast India (Assam, Odisha)
Week 1 (Mar 1-7)	Min: 18°C, Max: 32°C — Clear skies, mild winds.	Min: 14°C, Max: 29°C — Slightly cool, dry weather.	Min: 20°C, Max: 34°C — Dry, sunny days.	Min: 24°C, Max: 36°C — Humid, warm days.	Min: 15°C, Max: 28°C — Light rainfall in Assam.
Week 2 (Mar 8-14)	Min: 19°C, Max: 33°C — Sunny, slight temperature rise.	Min: 16°C, Max: 30°C — Gradual warmth increase.	Min: 22°C, Max: 35°C — Clear skies.	Min: 25°C, Max: 37°C — Scattered showers in Kerala.	Min: 17°C, Max: 30°C — Thunderstorms likely in Northeast.
Week 3 (Mar 15-21)	Min: 20°C, Max: 34°C — Dry, warm afternoons.	Min: 18°C, Max: 32°C — Noticeable warmth.	Min: 23°C, Max: 36°C — Heat buildup begins.	Min: 26°C, Max: 38°C — Pre-monsoon rains.	Min: 18°C, Max: 32°C — Moderate rainfall in Assam & Odisha.
Week 4 (Mar 22-31)	Min: 22°C, Max: 36°C — Summer onset, hot days.	Min: 20°C, Max: 34°C — Warm days, clear nights.	Min: 25°C, Max: 38°C — Heatwave signs appear.	Min: 27°C, Max: 39°C — Intense heat & humidity.	Min: 20°C, Max: 34°C — Heavy thunderstorms in Northeast.

Additional Information

No rain is predicted for South Bengal in the coming days.

The weather department continues to monitor the approaching western disturbance.

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Impact Analysis

For South Bengal: Commuters and festival-goers for Dol can expect pleasant weather with no rain disruptions.

For North Bengal: Tourists heading to Darjeeling and Kalimpong should carry umbrellas and prepare for brief showers.

While South Bengal enjoys a mild cool-down, North Bengal’s hill areas brace for light showers. With the western disturbance set to arrive soon weather patterns may shift again. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

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