West Bengal Shivers: Intense Cold Wave to Persist, Dense Fog Warnings Issued

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News18•08-01-2026, 09:05
West Bengal Shivers: Intense Cold Wave to Persist, Dense Fog Warnings Issued
- •West Bengal is gripped by intense cold, with Kolkata's mercury at 10-11 degrees Celsius, and temperatures expected to drop further.
- •Northerly winds are unimpeded, ensuring the severe winter spell continues, with intense cold expected until Saturday.
- •Cold day conditions prevail in eight districts, including Hooghly, North & South 24 Parganas, Murshidabad, Nadia, Cooch Behar, and Dinajpur.
- •Dense fog warnings issued for 11 districts across North and South Bengal, potentially reducing visibility to 50 meters.
- •A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal will not impact West Bengal, ensuring dry weather with no rain chances.
Why It Matters: West Bengal faces prolonged intense cold and widespread fog, with no immediate relief expected.
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