Latest Weather Update for Kolkata
Here’s your weather update for Kolkata on May 14, 2025. As reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kolkata will see a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C today. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is marked at 89. Expect a partly cloudy day with a chance of thunder and lightning. Today, Kolkata is under a Yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, and a hot day.
Get more details on today’s weather, the current temperature in Kolkata, and a forecast for the week ahead:
- 🌅 Sunrise: 04:57
- 🌄 Sunset: 18:09
- 🌙 Moonrise: 19:49
- 🌑 Moonset: 05:42
Recent Weather Data for Kolkata
- Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature: 39.6°C (which is a 5.4°C jump from the normal)
- Today’s Minimum Temperature: 27.0°C
- No rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours
Current Air Quality in Kolkata-Howrah
The Air Quality Index stands at 89, categorized as “Moderate“. PM2.5 is the main pollutant.
Air quality is generally acceptable, but some pollutants might pose a moderate health risk to individuals with greater sensitivity to air pollution.
Alerts and Warnings for Kolkata-Howrah – Kolkata
| Date | Warning Description | Alert Level |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-14 | Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, Hot Day | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-15 | Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, Strong Surface Winds | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-16 | Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, Strong Surface Winds | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-17 | Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, Strong Surface Winds | Yellow alert |
| 2025-05-18 | Thunderstorm & Lightning, Squall, Strong Surface Winds | Yellow alert |
Kolkata-Howrah – Kolkata Weather: FAQs
These particles come from sources like car exhaust, industrial emissions, fires, and dust. PM 2.5 is harmful because it can cause health problems, especially in the lungs and heart, leading to issues like asthma, lung disease, and heart attacks.
If you need to go outside, wear an N95 mask to block tiny particles.
Stay tuned for more updates on the weather in – Kolkata.