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Kolkata Swelters: Heatwave Grips City, Rain Unlikely
20 May
Summary
- Kolkata experienced extreme heat and humidity, with feel-like temperatures soaring near 50°C.
- Maximum temperature reached 35.4°C, slightly above normal, while minimum temperature was 29.2°C.
- Met officials predict only a 40% chance of short-lived thundershowers in the coming days.
Kolkata is currently experiencing a harsh heatwave, marked by oppressive humidity that made Tuesday's afternoon feel-like temperature approach 50°C. The maximum temperature registered 35.4°C, a slight increase above the normal for this time of year. The minimum temperature also exceeded averages, recorded at 29.2°C.
Despite some thundershowers occurring in surrounding southern and northern districts, the Met office has indicated a low probability of rain in the city itself. Meteorologists estimate only a 40% chance of thundershowers over the next two to three days. Should any rain materialize, it is expected to offer only brief relief from the prevailing heat and humidity.
