North Bengal Shivers: Dense Fog, Winter Chill Grip 5 Districts, Sun Absent

• IMD forecasts mainly dry weather for North Bengal hills and plains; no rain expected in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Malda, and Dinajpur districts.
• Light to moderate fog is predicted in early mornings, reducing visibility from 999m to 200m, potentially causing traffic issues.
• Drivers on hilly roads and national highways are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility from fog.
• Hilly districts like Darjeeling (14°C) and Kalimpong (16.5°C) maintain a strong winter feel.
• Plains districts record higher temperatures: Malda 20.4°C, Cooch Behar 19.6°C, Jalpaiguri 23.6°C, Alipurduar 21°C, North Dinajpur 23.5°C, South Dinajpur 23°C, and Siliguri 21.8°C.

Why It Matters: North Bengal faces dry, foggy mornings and winter chill, especially in hills, with traffic warnings.