Kolkata has been unusually cold since Monday, sparking widespread claims of a cold wave sweeping the city. Weather officials say the chill is a result of stable winter conditions, lower daytime temperatures and the absence of rain, rather than an official cold wave situation. ADVERTISEMENTAs the mercury dipped over the past few days, social media buzzed with claims that Kolkata was in the grip of a cold wave. “There is no cold wave alert,” said H.R. He explained that a cold wave is declared only when minimum temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius.

Source: The Telegraph December 30, 2025 06:40 UTC