Kolkata is staring at a decisive shift into summer, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting a steady rise in day temperatures through the coming week starting Friday, April 10. The city is expected to remain dry till Thursday, April 16, with little respite from cloud cover or rain. The maximum temperature is likely to climb by 5 to 7 degrees Celsius over the next five days, pushing the mercury into distinctly uncomfortable territory by midweek. ADVERTISEMENTOn Friday, April 10, Kolkata is likely to record a maximum of around 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. By Monday, April 13, the mercury is expected to touch 37 degrees Celsius, accompanied by rising humidity.

Source: The Telegraph April 10, 2026 15:05 UTC