Kolkata Weather LATEST update: Sunday to bring rain? Check forecast here

The Met has issued a forecast for thunderstorms and rain on Sunday. This is due to a cyclonic circulation over Uttar Pradesh and East Bangladesh. Which districts of South and North Bengal will experience rainfall due to this cyclonic circulation? 

This year, as the heat breaks records, Nor'westers with strong winds and rain bring temporary relief to the people of Bengal. However, humid weather will be felt from Sunday morning. The intensity of the sun will be less, but the discomfort due to humidity will remain. Partial cloud cover will be visible in the sky from noon. There is a possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon in several districts of South Bengal. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain with gusty winds of 30 to 60 kmph in several districts including Kolkata on Sunday. Nor'wester conditions will also develop in some districts, along with scattered hailstorms. According to the latest report, winds will blow at 40 to 50 kmph in several districts of South Bengal. Along with this, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in Nadia, Murshidabad, West Burdwan, Birbhum and North 24 Parganas districts. There is a possibility of heavy rain in East Burdwan district. Scattered showers with strong winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected in the remaining districts. The forecast of thunderstorms remains on Monday, the first day of the week. According to the Alipore Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain with thunderstorms may occur in East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Birbhum, Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram and West Medinipur districts of South Bengal. Like South Bengal, inclement weather will continue in North Bengal as well, according to the Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature in Kolkata on Sunday can be 36.2 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, the minimum temperature can be 25.6 degrees Celsius. According to the last report, winds will blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kmph. Along with this, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in Malda and Uttar Dinajpur districts. Light to moderate rainfall may occur in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Dakshin Dinajpur. The wind speed can go up to 40 kmph.