Cold spell grips West Bengal: Kolkata 15-16°C, Darjeeling 4°C; Fog likely.

• Winter has begun across Bengal with northerly winds, and a cold spell is expected to continue.
• Kolkata's minimum temperature is 15.8°C, forecast to remain between 15-16°C for the next seven days.
• South Bengal's minimum temperature is 11.4°C in Sriniketan; western districts will range from 11-13°C, and coastal areas 15-16°C.
• North Bengal's Darjeeling recorded 4°C, with hilly areas expected to stay between 4-6°C for the next week.
• Light to moderate morning fog is predicted for coastal areas and four North Bengal districts (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar) for 48-72 hours; no rain expected.

Why It Matters: Cold weather will persist across West Bengal for the next seven days.