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Kolkata Weather Alert: Cold Wave Expected to Arrive in December
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:03 AM
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Meteorological authorities have warned that the anticipated cold wave in Kolkata may be postponed until December, altering the city’s usual winter pattern.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a notice indicating that the cold wave expected to hit Kolkata may be delayed until December. This shift could alter the city’s typical winter temperature profile, which usually sees a drop in early November.
According to the notice, the arrival of cooler temperatures is contingent on the movement of a low-pressure system from the north. The IMD advises residents to prepare for a gradual cooling trend rather than an abrupt drop.
The delay is part of a broader pattern observed across the eastern plains, where late-season cold fronts are becoming more common. Authorities recommend monitoring daily forecasts for updates on temperature changes and potential frost warnings.
The IMD will continue to monitor atmospheric conditions and provide further updates as the situation evolves.
According to the notice, the arrival of cooler temperatures is contingent on the movement of a low-pressure system from the north. The IMD advises residents to prepare for a gradual cooling trend rather than an abrupt drop.
The delay is part of a broader pattern observed across the eastern plains, where late-season cold fronts are becoming more common. Authorities recommend monitoring daily forecasts for updates on temperature changes and potential frost warnings.
The IMD will continue to monitor atmospheric conditions and provide further updates as the situation evolves.