Kolkata Weather LATEST update: Rain, storm to persist till Friday? Check forecast here

West Bengal is experiencing unpredictable weather due to a trough extending from Punjab. Intense heat in the mornings is followed by rain in the evenings. The meteorological department predicts these conditions will persist until Friday

A trough of low pressure extends from Punjab through Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and over West Bengal, causing rain. The meteorological department reports that this erratic weather, with hot mornings and rainy evenings, will continue until Friday. Rain occurred in South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Kolkata, East Midnapore, and Nadia on Wednesday night, starting with gusty winds around 9 pm. Meteorologists say this erratic weather will continue today and persist until Friday. Experts attribute this weather pattern to the trough of low pressure extending from Punjab to West Bengal. While enduring intense heat in the mornings, residents are enjoying cooler evenings thanks to the low-pressure trough. Clear weather is expected throughout the morning, with increasing heat as the day progresses. Rain is likely in the evening. Gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in several districts, with some areas experiencing speeds up to 60 kmph. Kolkata's maximum temperature will be 33°C, and the minimum will be 26°C. Experts predict the monsoon will arrive in Bengal around May 27th.