Temperature relief soon: chances of rain from Sunday to Tuesday

• West Bengal anticipates relief from the ongoing heatwave with forecasted rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday
• Coastal districts of South Bengal are expected to witness the onset of rain on Saturday, gradually extending across the state
• An extreme heatwave warning is in place for specific districts facing heightened temperature conditions

As the scorching temperatures persist across West Bengal, residents eagerly anticipate relief in the form of forecasted rainfall from Sunday to Tuesday. The state, grappling with an intense heatwave, is expected to experience a drop in temperatures with the onset of rain.

According to meteorological reports, the coastal districts of South Bengal are anticipated to witness the commencement of rainfall from Saturday. This will gradually extend across the entire state, accompanied by light to moderate showers on Monday and Tuesday. Additionally, gusty winds are expected to accompany the rainfall.

Until Sunday, hot and muggy weather conditions are projected to persist.

In Kolkata, the minimum temperature on Friday stands at 29.5 degrees Celsius, marking a 3.4-degree Celsius increase from the normal temperature. Thursday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2 degrees Celsius, surpassing the normal temperature by 3.8 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity levels range from 39 to 89 percent.