Winter Wanes: Mercury Rises, Fog Blankets South Bengal Amidst Weather Shift

• Severe winter intensity has significantly decreased in South Bengal since mid-December, with mercury rising.
• Purulia and other southern districts are experiencing a decrease in cold but a significant increase in fog.
• Purulia's maximum temperature could be 26°C and minimum 10°C, reflecting ongoing weather changes.
• Heavy fog is expected in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, and other southern and northern districts.
• A new Western Disturbance is causing these changes, hindering the intense winter chill across South Bengal.

Why It Matters: Winter's grip loosens in South Bengal with rising temperatures and widespread fog due to a Western Disturbance.