Kolkata Shivers: Bone-Chilling Cold Grips South Bengal, Snow in North for New Year

• Kolkata experienced a "cold day" with maximum temperature at 18.2°C, 7.2°C below normal, due to dense morning fog.
• North Bengal's hilly areas, including Darjeeling, anticipate snowfall and light rain from December 31 to January 2.
• South Bengal, including Kolkata, will see increased dense fog from December 31 to January 2, impacting visibility.
• Temperatures in Kolkata, currently around 13°C, will rise by 2-3°C from December 31, reaching 15°C or above by New Year's Day.
• Dense fog warning issued for North Bengal districts, with visibility potentially dropping to 50 meters.

Why It Matters: Bengal faces extreme cold and fog, with North expecting snow and South seeing a slight temperature rise for New Year.