Birbhum Freezes at 6.5°C, Rivals Darjeeling's Chill; South Bengal Gripped by Cold Wave

• Birbhum's Sriniketan recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5 degrees Celsius, with Suri at 7.2 degrees.
• Many suggest Birbhum's cold is now comparable to or surpassing Darjeeling, which was 4 degrees on December 31st.
• Several South Bengal districts experienced significant temperature drops, including Kalyani (7°C), Barrackpore (8.6°C), and Bankura (8°C).
• Alipore Meteorological Department data for December 31st confirms widespread bone-chilling cold across South Bengal.
• Dense fog accompanies the severe cold in some parts of South Bengal, adding to the winter conditions.

Why It Matters: South Bengal, led by Birbhum, is experiencing an intense cold wave, with temperatures rivaling North Bengal.