New Year Chill: Snowfall, Rain Hit North Bengal; South Bengal Braces for Cold Wave

• Alipore Meteorological Department forecasts snowfall and rain in North Bengal, including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Alipurduar, from December 31 to January 2.
• Bone-chilling cold grips Bengal residents, with temperatures in Kolkata around 13-14°C and western districts at 9-12°C.
• No significant temperature change is expected in the next 24 hours across the region.
• Temperatures in South Bengal districts are predicted to rise by 2-3°C between December 31 and January 2, with a general rise expected from January 1.

Why It Matters: Bengal faces a cold New Year with snowfall in the north and a slight temperature rise expected in the south.