Hooghly Cold Recedes, But Severe Winter Set to Return Soon: Met Dept

• Hooghly has experienced a decrease in cold intensity since Saturday, with minimum temperatures rising.
• The Meteorological Department confirms that severe winter is not bidding farewell and predicts its return.
• Saturday's minimum temperature in Magra, Hooghly, was 12°C, higher than previous days.
• Private weather providers forecast a 1-2 degree drop in mercury on Monday, signaling a return of severe cold.
• Sunday morning saw less cold, northerly winds, and fog in Hooghly.

Why It Matters: Hooghly's brief respite from cold ends Monday as severe winter is predicted to return.