Hooghly Sees Sharp Mercury Rise: Is Winter Ending Early Before Saraswati Puja?

• Hooghly's mercury has risen sharply, leading to speculation about an early end to winter before Saraswati Puja.
• Alipore Meteorological Department reported a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius in Mogra, Hooghly, on Tuesday and a minimum of 14 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
• The minimum temperature on Tuesday was 13.5 degrees Celsius, with temperatures continuing to rise on Wednesday, bringing increasing warmth.
• The Alipore Meteorological Department forecasts fog in isolated areas until Thursday, with dry weather prevailing and fog decreasing significantly from Friday.
• Private weather agencies predict a slight dip in mercury on Thursday and Friday, potentially bringing a minor increase in winter chill during Saraswati Puja.

Why It Matters: Hooghly experiences a significant temperature rise, hinting at an early winter departure before Saraswati Puja.