IMD: Bengal to face 7-day cold spell; Kolkata temp drops to 14.8°C

• Kolkata's minimum temperature dropped to 14.8°C on December 12, marking the second time this month it fell below 15°C.
• A cold spell is forecast for the next seven days across Bengal, with minimum temperatures remaining at or below normal.
• South Bengal districts are expected to see minimum temperatures between 10°C and 16°C, while North Bengal's hilly areas could drop to 4-6°C.
• Light to moderate fog is anticipated in coastal areas and parts of North Bengal, but no heavy fog warning has been issued.
• No rainfall is expected during this period, ensuring dry and clear weather conditions.

Why It Matters: West Bengal faces a week-long cold spell with temperatures dropping.