Light rainfall and thunderstorm bring relief to Kolkata as heatwave subsides

• Kolkata and parts of West Bengal experienced light rainfall, providing relief from the heat
• Minimum temperature in Kolkata recorded at 29.9 degrees Celsius, three degrees higher than normal
• Similar temperature reductions observed in other regions; monsoon expected by end of June

Kolkata and other regions of West Bengal were provided respite from the scorching heat as light rainfall graced the area.

The Meteorological Department reported that the minimum temperature in Kolkata reached 29.9 degrees Celsius, which was three degrees higher than the usual average.

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature recorded was 32.9 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than the normal range. Similar temperature reductions were observed in Howrah, Hoogly, North and South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore, Purulia, and Bankura, among other regions of the state.

The department forecasts the continuation of this weather pattern until Thursday of this week, with a decrease in temperatures and intermittent light rainfall. Monsoon is anticipated to arrive by the end of June.