Winter Chill Returns to Hooghly Amidst Rising Mercury Due to Northerly Winds

• Hooghly experienced a fresh winter chill on Wednesday despite rising mercury, attributed to strong northerly winds.
• The district had seen an upward trend in mercury for several days prior to this change.
• Alipore Meteorological Department reported a maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and a minimum of 15.5 degrees Celsius on Wednesday in Mogra, Hooghly.
• The weather in Hooghly is expected to remain dry with no significant fog or major changes in the coming days.
• Private forecasts suggest a potential drop in mercury on Friday, with temperatures ranging from 14-16°C (min) and around 28°C (max) this week.

Why It Matters: Northerly winds brought a temporary winter chill to Hooghly, interrupting a rising mercury trend.