Weather warning: Kolkata to face thunderstorms and lightning strikes

Residents of Kolkata woke up to a cloudy and dreary Monday morning as scattered showers swept through the city, bringing relief from the scorching heat that had been gripping the region in recent days. The city witnessed a long spell of rainfall throughout the day, with occasional thunder and lightning. The heavy downpour brought down the temperature, providing much-needed respite from the heat wave that had been prevailing in the region.

According to weather forecasters, the city is expected to receive more rainfall with thunder and lightning in the coming days. The wind is also expected to pick up pace, with wind speeds of up to 50 km per hour forecasted.

The weather department has issued a warning for the possibility of lightning strikes in Kolkata and its adjoining areas, urging residents to stay indoors during the thunderstorms. Despite the high likelihood of rain and thunderstorms, the maximum temperature for the next two days is expected to be between 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. However, experts predict that the temperature may drop by two degrees in the next few days.

The recent spell of rainfall has brought some relief to the citizens of Kolkata, who have been battling the heat wave for the past few days. With the possibility of more rain in the forecast, the residents are hopeful that the monsoon season will provide much-needed relief from the sweltering heat.