Weather update: IMD forecasts spell of thunderstorms, rain between April 20 and 23; full forecast inside
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata has forecasted that at least one spell of thunderstorm and rain is expected in the city and its nearby pockets between April 20 and 23.
According to the weather agency, the conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderclouds over Jharkhand and adjoining areas, with the clouds likely to move eastward, further triggering rain in Kolkata.
The condition is favourable as there is a possibility of the formation of a cyclonic circulation over Jharkhand.
Duststorm at isolated places very likely over Punjab on 18th; West Uttar Pradesh on 20th & 21st; East Uttar Pradesh on 21st and Rajasthan during 18th-21st April, 2022.
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 18, 2022
Kolkata Weather:
With hot and humid weather, Kolkata on Monday recorded its maximum and minimum temperatures at 36 and 29 degrees Celsius respectively.
Notably, the city has been reeling under dry and humid weather over the last few days.
First published: 19 April 2022, 12:32 IST
