9 months ago
Bengal Districts to Experience Below-Normal Minimum Temperatures
The weather office in India, called the IMD, says that nights in West Bengal will be cooler than usual for the next five days.
The temperature will be about 2 to 3 degrees colder than what's normal for this time of year.
Even popular hill stations like Darjeeling have seen very low temperatures.
Big cities like Kolkata are also feeling the chill, with temperatures dropping a few degrees below average.
It's not expected to rain or be very foggy, so the skies should be clear.
This means people in West Bengal might need to wear warmer clothes during the night.
West Bengal is experiencing minimum temperatures 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal for the next five days, according to the IMD.
Kolkata recorded a minimum temperature of 17.1 degrees Celsius, which is three notches below the usual for this time of year.
Darjeeling recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 7 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
Sriniketan in Birbhum district registered the lowest temperature in the plains at 13.2 degrees Celsius.
No significant rain or fog is anticipated in West Bengal over the next few days.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Minimum temperatures are expected to be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal across West Bengal for the next five days.
- Where
- West Bengal, including Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sriniketan (Birbhum), Alipurduar, Purulia, Suri, Uluberia, and Bardhaman.
- When
- Thursday, November 13, 2025, with the forecast extending for the next five days.
- Why
- Cold winds are causing minimum temperatures to be significantly below normal.
Normal November Weather
Current Weather Conditions
Minimum Temperature Forecast
Normal November Weather
Minimum temperatures in West Bengal typically align with seasonal averages in November.
Current Weather Conditions
The IMD forecasts minimum temperatures to be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal across West Bengal for the next five days.
Specific Temperature Readings
Normal November Weather
November usually sees a gradual cooling trend.
Current Weather Conditions
Darjeeling recorded 7°C, Sriniketan 13.2°C, and Kolkata 17.1°C, which are notably below typical levels for this period.
Key facts
- Minimum Temperature in Kolkata
- 17.1 degrees Celsius (3 notches below normal)
- Lowest Temperature in West Bengal (Thursday)
- 7 degrees Celsius (Darjeeling)
- Lowest Temperature in Plains of West Bengal
- 13.2 degrees Celsius (Sriniketan, Birbhum)
- Other Low Temperatures Recorded
- Alipurduar: 14°C, Purulia: 14°C, Suri: 14°C, Uluberia: 14.5°C, Bardhaman: 14.5°C
- Forecast for Next Five Days
- Minimum temperatures likely to remain 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal.
- Precipitation and Fog Outlook
- No possibility of rain or significant fog anticipated.
Timeline
Low pressure formed off Odisha's coast.
This system threatened Andhra Pradesh with heavy rain.
Then, ministers prepared for Cyclone Montha's impact.
The storm brought rain and cooler temps to Bengal.
Kolkata, Darjeeling feel early winter chill.
Quotes
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD).
“The other places in the state which recorded significantly low minimum temperature are Alipurduar (14 degree C), Purulia (14 degree C), Suri (14 degree C) Uluberia (14.5 degree Celsius) and Bardhaman (14.5 degree C).”
telegraphindia.com
“the tourist hill town of Darjeeling recorded the lowest temperature in West Bengal on Thursday at 7 degree Celsius.”
telegraphindia.com
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
The national weather forecasting agency of India.
“There will not be any large change in minimum temperature (night temperature) for the next five days over the districts of the state.”
telegraphindia.com
“minimum temperatures are very likely to be below normal by 2 to 3 degree Celsius in West Bengal during the next five days.”
telegraphindia.com
the weather office
A term used to refer to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
“There is no possibility of rain or significant fog in the state in the next few days.”
telegraphindia.com
the IMD
The India Meteorological Department.
“The minimum temperature in Kolkata was three notches below normal at 17.1 degree Celsius.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
Kolkata records 17 degrees Celsius: Temperature to remain low for next 2 days in Bengal
Minimum temperature in Bengal’s districts to be below normal by 2 to 3 notches: IMD
Chill knocks early: City shivers at 17.2°C as north winds grip Bengal - Telegraph India
Minimum temperature in Bengal's districts to go down by few notches, says Met department - Telegraph India
Minimum temperature in Bengal's districts to be below normal by 2 to 3 notches: IMD
