Winter 2.0 in Bengal: Western Disturbance Drops Temperatures, Dense Fog Expected

• A second western disturbance has brought a renewed winter chill to North Bengal, active since Republic Day morning in Northwest India.
• Temperatures are dropping across North Bengal, with dense fog observed in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Uttar Dinajpur.
• Vehicle movement is delayed due to fog, and temperatures in Darjeeling hills range from 3 to 5 degrees Celsius; Kalimpong expects 8-10 degrees Celsius.
• The Meteorological Department predicts even denser fog, reducing visibility to 50 meters in several districts including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, and Uttar Dinajpur.
• Maximum temperatures in North Bengal may rise by 3 degrees this week, despite the current cold snap.

Why It Matters: North Bengal experiences a renewed winter chill and dense fog due to a western disturbance, impacting daily life.