West Bengal Braces for Severe Cold: Temperatures to Drop Further, Fog Warning Issued

• Alipore Meteorological Department forecasts severe cold across West Bengal with no immediate relief expected.
• Night temperatures in South Bengal may drop by 2-3 degrees in the next two days; North Bengal temperatures stable.
• Northerly winds will intensify from Tuesday afternoon, leading to a further dip in temperatures.
• Severe winter spell anticipated from Poush Sankranti through early Magh, with Kolkata experiencing bitter cold.
• Light to moderate fog expected in mornings across the state, with dense fog warnings for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and North Dinajpur.

Why It Matters: West Bengal to experience prolonged severe cold, with temperatures dropping further and dense fog in northern districts.