Intense Winter Returns to West Bengal: Temperatures Plummet Across the State

• West Bengal to experience a significant drop in temperatures, marking the return of intense winter conditions.
• Minimum temperatures in Kolkata and South Bengal coastal districts decreased by 2-3 degrees Celsius.
• Northerly winds are causing temperatures to fall, with further drops expected in the next two days.
• Cold spell to continue through Poush Sankranti, with intense cold expected on the last day of Poush and beginning of Magh.
• Light to moderate fog expected in the mornings across the state, with dense fog warnings for North Bengal districts.

Why It Matters: West Bengal braces for a renewed cold wave as temperatures drop significantly, especially in South Bengal.