On the second day of Baisakh, temperatures in certain parts of South Bengal rose above 40 degrees Celsius, making the already oppressive heat in the area worse.
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Temperatures that break records
Seven locations in the state had Monday highs of over 40 degrees Celsius in the oppressive heat. The greatest temperature, a scorching 42.7 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Panagarh.
Highlights of South Bengal’s Temperature
Kolkata: A high of 38.7 degrees Celsius was recorded.
In Medinipur, it was 41.6 degrees Celsius and sweltering.
Attained a scorching 40.2 degrees Celsius at Asansol.
Burdwan reached its highest point at 40°C as well.
Barrackpore: A blistering 40.2 degrees Celsius was recorded.
Bankura: At 41.5 degrees Celsius, it was scorching.
Kalaikunda: Tolerated temperatures of 40°C
Area-Wide Heatwave Alerts
The rising heat and increasing humidity have put the entire region of South Bengal on notice. A heatwave advisory that was imposed beginning on Wednesday for numerous southern areas adds to the agony.
Conditions Anticipated
The Alipore Meteorological Department predicts that from April 15 to April 19, dry westerly and north-westerly winds will likely produce hot conditions that last. During this time, South Bengal may get 2 to 4 degrees Celsius above average temperatures.
Concerns About Humidity
Humidity levels in South Bengal are predicted to range from 80 to 90 percent in coastal areas and from 70 to 80 percent in other districts. The discomfort brought on by the heat could be made worse by these humid conditions.
Alerts Specific to a District
A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, including East and West Midnipur, Jhargram, South 24 Parganas, Purulia, Bankura, and East and West Burdwan, in anticipation of heatwave conditions. During this time, discomfort would also be felt in other parts of South Bengal.
These are hot days in South Bengal, so drink plenty of water and shield yourself from the sun.
