No respite from heat for Kolkatans

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Kolkatans reeled under the sweltering heat as the maximum temperature recorded today was 35.7 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was 27.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal.

The sky remained partly clouded the whole day adding to the woes of the people, with a maximum relative humidity was 85 per cent making life miserable.

The minimum was recorded at 50 per cent.

The Alipore Met Department forecasted development of thundershowers in some areas of Kolkata towards evening or night.

The maximum temperature forecasted was 35 degrees Celsius, with no rainfall for the day.

UNI