Winter Wanes in South Bengal, Fog Alert Issued; Severe Cold to Return?

• Winter intensity is decreasing in South Bengal, with mercury rising, but dense fog is prevalent.
• Dense fog expected in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, East Medinipur, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas.
• North Bengal experiences colder temperatures (around 5°C) and fog, with Kanchenjunga obscured.
• A Western Disturbance in Northwest India is temporarily halting cold air flow to South Bengal.
• Severe winter is predicted to return to Purulia and other areas once the Western Disturbance subsides.

Why It Matters: South Bengal sees temporary winter dip due to Western Disturbance; severe cold expected to return.