Kolkata Weather LATEST update: Heatwave alert issued in THESE districts; Check

Temperatures are set to rise by 3-5 degrees over the next three days. A heatwave is predicted for four to six districts until Sunday, with Kolkata expected to reach 38-40°C

Humid heat returns as temperatures climb. A heatwave alert has been issued for several states, including West Bengal, starting Thursday. Temperatures are expected to rise by 3-5 degrees over the next three days, according to the Meteorological Department. The heat will continue until Sunday. The heatwave will persist in four to six districts until Sunday. Kolkata's temperature is expected to reach 38-40 degrees Celsius. Intense heat will increase from Friday to Sunday. A heatwave is expected in several districts of South Bengal on Thursday, including Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, Purulia, and Jhargram. A heatwave is likely on Friday, May 9, in Purulia, Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, and Paschim Bardhaman. Humid weather will persist in the remaining districts of South Bengal for the next two days, increasing discomfort. Hot weather is expected on Saturday and Sunday, with a possibility of a heatwave in Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Bardhaman, and Birbhum districts. While South Bengal experiences a heatwave, scattered rain is expected in North Bengal, including Darjeeling and four other districts. Weather changes are expected in Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and Dakshin Dinajpur from Friday, with increased heat and discomfort. Kolkata's maximum temperature today is 37 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. The heat will increase from Thursday, with a heatwave expected. Temperatures may reach 38-40 degrees Celsius by the weekend.