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In pictures: Rise in mercury, paired with severe humidity, grips Kolkata

While maximum temperature touched 37°C, the actual feel crossed 50°C

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 18.05.26, 04:28 PM

Summer has tightened its grip on Kolkata. While the maximum temperature remains around 37°C, the real feel during the day has crossed 50°C with high humidity. Minimum temperatures are hovering around 28°C, making nights equally uncomfortable for residents.

The city feels furnace-like through the day, with the weather office advising people to stay indoors and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun to prevent heat-related illnesses and severe dehydration.
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The city feels furnace-like through the day, with the weather office advising people to stay indoors and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun to prevent heat-related illnesses and severe dehydration.

Photos: Amit Datta, Soumyajit Dey
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A woman at Esplanade splashes water on her face to escape the sweltering weather
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A woman at Esplanade splashes water on her face to escape the sweltering weather

Stray animals seek shade as the city reels under severe heat and humidity
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Stray animals seek shade as the city reels under severe heat and humidity

A taxi driver waits under the shade beside his cab during the afternoon heat
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A taxi driver waits under the shade beside his cab during the afternoon heat

City ghats see a surge in visitors as people seek relief from the intense heat and humidity
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City ghats see a surge in visitors as people seek relief from the intense heat and humidity

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