West Bengal Weather: Mercury Drops in South, Rain in North; Storms Expected Weekend

• South Bengal, including Kolkata, experiences a drop in mercury with pleasant weather, but temperatures are set to rise by up to 6 degrees Celsius in the next three days.
• North Bengal will continue to see scattered rain and thunderstorms, with increased intensity expected over the weekend, especially in the upper five districts.
• A new spell of storms and rain, including Nor'wester (Kalbaishakhi), is predicted for South Bengal from Friday to Sunday, with winds up to 60 kmph in some districts.
• Kolkata's temperatures are currently below normal but will gradually increase until Wednesday, with clear skies before a change in weather and potential storms from Friday.
• Hailstorms are possible in North Bengal, particularly in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri, with wind speeds reaching 50-60 kmph in some areas.