IMD: Bengal's Intense Winter to Persist for 5-7 More Days, Temperatures to Drop

• IMD forecasts severe winter conditions to continue across Bengal for another 5-7 days, with no signs of abatement.
• Cold day conditions prevail in six South Bengal districts (Bankura, Birbhum, Purba and Paschim Bardhaman, Murshidabad, Nadia) and three North Bengal districts (Malda, North and South Dinajpur).
• Minimum temperatures remain significantly below normal; maximum temperatures are 3-6°C below normal across Bengal.
• Rain is expected in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri on Monday, with snowfall likely in high mountainous areas like Sandakphu.
• Dense fog warnings issued for Murshidabad, Nadia, Darjeeling, Cooch Behar, and North Dinajpur, with visibility dropping to 50 meters.

Why It Matters: Bengal to endure severe cold for another 5-7 days, with temperatures dropping further and fog/rain expected.