In pics: Onset of monsoon, Rath Yatra preparations & more news from Kolkata
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Published 19.06.23, 07:15 PM
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The southwest monsoon set in several districts of south Bengal on Monday. Districts of south Bengal including Kolkata have been reeling under heat wave like conditions for over a month. A spokesperson of the Indian Meteorological Department said conditions have become favourable for further advancement of the system over southern parts of the state in the next two-three days and cause moderate rainfall in different parts and heavy rains in some pockets. Overcast skies and light drizzle greeted the city on Monday morning. The mercury has dipped a little. The maximum temperature was recorded at 32.9 degrees celsius, one degree less than the average maximum temperature and the minimum 29.9 degrees Celsius
Soumyajit Dey
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People buy raths and preparations for this year’s Rath Yatra are in full swing in the city. The idols are being given final touches
Suvendu Das, Soumyajit Dey and Ashim Paul
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As a part of the run-up to International Day of Yoga, 2023 and theme ‘Yoga the essence of Life’ personnel of ACV squadron at India Coast Guard, district headquarters West Bengal, performed yoga at Nayachara and Jambudweep on Monday
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Workers of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) went around the city to spread awareness about vector control and cleanliness. The on-set of monsoon is likely to see a rise in dengue and malaria cases in Kolkata
