Rains Monday drenched Kolkata and several southern districts of West Bengal, parched under a scorching sun for days with mercury temperatures well above 40 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department said thunderstorms are likely to occur in the region over the next few days.
Light to moderate rain accompanied by gusty wind brought welcome relief in several districts and significantly reduced the mercury level.
The weather office said a cyclonic circulation over southern Jharkhand and a strong incursion of moisture from the Bay of Bengal will bring thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds in several districts of West Bengal.
The afternoon rush hour showers in Kolkata and neighboring Salt Lake were not seen as an inconvenience to many returning home from work, happy for relief from the oppressive heat that had prevailed for several days.
The Met said thunderstorms with gusty winds will occur in several districts of West Bengal until May 10.
The maximum temperature in Kolkata reached 43 degrees Celsius on April 30, the highest in 50 years, according to the meteorological department.
Many districts in southern West Bengal have recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, with some places reaching temperatures of over 45 degrees, affecting normal life.
Severe weather conditions in the southern and western districts of the state, caused by dry westerly winds and strong solar insolation, have led the state government to advance summer vacations in the schools it runs, while many private educational institutions have switched to online classes. or changed their schedules.
Purulia recorded the highest temperature on Monday at 42.3 degrees Celsius, while in Kolkata, the mercury touched 35.3, the Meteorological Department said.
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