3 min read Kolkata Updated: Apr 26, 2026 08:22 AM IST

Meanwhile, light rain or thundershowers are expected in Kolkata, Howrah, and Hooghly initially, increasing to light to moderate rainfall by April 29 and April 30. (File Photo)

Written by Avantika Basu

After days of reeling under a heatwave, West Bengal will soon see some respite, with thunderstorms and rain showers expected across the state over the next week.

While the western districts of South Bengal saw heatwave-like conditions earlier this week, the weather department has predicted a change in weather.…