Met predicts sunny skies, temp increase

KOLKATA: After three days of moderate rain that ceased on Saturday, the city is likely to have sunny skies and temperatures two- three notches above normal from Monday.

The Alipore Met office said the three converging troughs surrounding south Bengal, which caused precipitation, have now moved away. No significant weather system formed since Saturday, and the lack of moisture from the Bay of Bengal may result in reduced rain on Sunday. Sunshine is expected, possibly till mid-week.

"Rainfall is likely to continue in north Bengal. In Kolkata, there is very little chance of rain from Monday," said RMC director G K Das. He said maximum temperature could increase to over 34°C.