2nd Cold Wave Grips North Bengal: Temperatures Plummet, Tourists Flock
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News18•06-01-2026, 11:48
2nd Cold Wave Grips North Bengal: Temperatures Plummet, Tourists Flock
- •North Bengal experiences a second cold wave with bone-chilling winds continuing across districts.
- •Temperatures dropped significantly: Darjeeling 11.6°C, Kalimpong 15°C, Siliguri 18°C, Jalpaiguri 16.5°C, Cooch Behar 16.1°C.
- •Malda and Alipurduar recorded around 18°C, while South Dinajpur and North Dinajpur feel the chill in mornings and evenings.
- •The pleasant winter and fog attract tourists, leading to a surge in hotel activity and boosting the tourism industry in hilly areas.
- •Meteorological Department forecasts continued cold for North Bengal, advising caution due to fog in mornings.
Why It Matters: North Bengal faces a prolonged cold wave, attracting tourists and boosting local economy despite fog warnings.
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