The chill in air is no more, and the cold in north Bengal has become soothing. Yet this respite may prove to be short-lived as there is still a possibility of western disturbances which might result in sharp drop of temperature.
Today, the minimum temperature recorded in Siliguri was 9.5 degree celsius and the maximum was 24 degrees celsius. During the previous week, severe cold wave conditions swept across the north Bengal region. Moderate to heavy snowfalls occurred in the hills of the Darjeeling district as well as in the plains. Temperature dipped considerably, giving the locals a real flavour of winter.
According to Prof. Subir Sarker of North Bengal University, there are possibilities of western disturbances throughout the month of February.
“At present, we should not assume that the winter would leave north Bengal. It is likely to continue at least for one month more. If western disturbances take place, snowfall may occur in the Hills again and the plains would reel under coldwave.
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