Christmas Chill Grips Bengal: Kolkata Dips to 13°C, Intense Cold Forecast

• IMD forecasts intense cold for Christmas in Bengal, with Kolkata's temperature dropping to 13-14°C.
• Meteorologist Anwesha Bhattacharya from Alipore Meteorological Department confirmed the significant temperature drop.
• Dense fog is expected in several districts of North Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Uttar Dinajpur) and South Bengal (Birbhum, Paschim Bardhaman, Purulia).
• Temperatures will gradually decrease until next Saturday, then stabilize for 3-4 days, with no rain during the festive season.
• North Bengal's minimums to drop by 2°C (hilly areas 4-6°C); South Bengal's by 3°C (western 8-12°C, coastal 12-15°C).

Why It Matters: Bengal braces for a cold Christmas with temperatures plummeting and dense fog across regions.