West Bengal: Temporary Cold Relief, Fog Persists, Severe Chill Returns Soon

• West Bengal experiences temporary relief from biting cold as temperatures rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius.
• Fog will persist across the state, significantly reducing morning visibility; a yellow alert issued for northern districts.
• Temperatures are forecast to drop sharply again around Poush Sankranti (Wednesday), bringing a severe cold spell.
• Intense winter conditions are expected to continue for at least another seven days, extending into early Magh.
• Kolkata's minimum temperature is currently 15 degrees Celsius, but will fall again by Poush Sankranti.

Why It Matters: West Bengal sees a brief respite from cold, but severe winter and fog will return by Poush Sankranti.