Kolkata Monsoon: What It Means for Port Operations and Cyclone
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As of 18 October 2026, Kolkata is at 32°C and smoky haze, with a 2% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹113.51/L and diesel ₹99.82/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Smoky haze expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Kolkata: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #247 of 273 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Kolkata's AQI of 444 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Kolkata Today: 444 (Severe)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Kolkata's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~90 min
Live Weather in Kolkata Today: 32°C, Smoky haze
48% humidity · down 0° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–12 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🏆 Hottest tracked city in West Bengal today
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 8:49 AM IST · next refresh in ~14 min
Kolkata Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹113.51 and ₹99.82
Petrol flat vs yesterday
Kolkata Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:07 AM · Sunset 6:34 PM · Rahu Kalam 5:09 PM-6:35 PM
Kolkata Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in West Bengal are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Kolkata Today
No active IMD weather alerts for West Bengal right now.
Compare Kolkata with Nearby Cities
vs Howrah, South 24 Parganas and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Kolkata | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata YOU ARE HERE | — | 444 | — | 32°C | 2% |
| Howrah 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 6 km | 494 | ✗ 11% worse | 30°C | 2% |
| South 24 Parganas 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 10 km | — | — | 31°C | 6% |
| Bishnupur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 23 km | — | — | 27°C | 3% |
| Hooghly 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | — | — | 31°C | 3% |
| North 24 Parganas 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 30°C | 4% |
| Birbhum 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 30°C | 4% |
Live Kolkata Mandi Prices Today
Birbhum APMC3 items
- Brinjal₹6,400/q
- Potato₹1,000/q
- Paddy(Common)₹2,490/q
Kolkata PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
220 post offices across 75 PIN codes in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Showing 1–30 of 220 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kolkata Airport Po SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700052 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Kolkata Airport SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700052 | PO | Delivery |
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2CBPO 2CBPO DV · APS CIRCLE |
900099 | PO | Delivery |
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Abinash Chaowdhury Lane SO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700046 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ahiritola SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700005 | PO | Non Delivery |
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AJCBose Road SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700020 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Alipore Bodyguard Line SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700027 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Alipore Civil Court SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700027 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Alipore Dist Board S.O South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700027 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Alipore HO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700027 | HO | Delivery |
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Amrita Bazar Patrika SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700003 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Archana SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700007 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Asylum Lane SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700014 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Badartala SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700044 | PO | Delivery |
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Baghajatin SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700086 | PO | Delivery |
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Baghbazar SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700003 | PO | Delivery |
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Baishnab Ghata Patuli Township SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700094 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bakery Road SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700022 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ballygunge RS SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700019 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ballygunge Sc College SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700019 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Ballygunge SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700019 | PO | Delivery |
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Bamboovila SO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700014 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bansdroni SO Baruipur Division · West Bengal Circle |
700070 | PO | Delivery |
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Barabazar H O Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700007 | HO | Delivery |
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Barisha SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700008 | PO | Delivery |
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Bartala SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700018 | PO | Delivery |
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Beadon Street SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700006 | PO | Delivery |
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Bediadanga SO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700039 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Behala Municipal Market SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700034 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Behala SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700034 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Kolkata's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Kolkata is CO. Kolkata's current AQI of 444 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Kolkata's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Kolkata is at Severe today (AQI 444). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Kolkata?
Petrol is ₹113.51/L, diesel ₹99.82/L, for Kolkata. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Kolkata's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Kolkata's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Kolkata today?
No - banks in West Bengal are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Kolkata today?
Rahu Kalam in Kolkata today runs from 5:09 PM to 6:35 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Kolkata's Weather and AQI?
Kolkata is the commercial and cultural capital of eastern India, built around a working port on the Hooghly River, with a metro population over 4.4 million. Its position near the Bay of Bengal puts it in the path of cyclones that form there - Cyclone Amphan in 2020 caused major damage across the city - making storm tracking a real seasonal concern rather than a distant weather story.
Port Operations and Cyclone Impact
Port and river-cargo operations are directly exposed to cyclone warnings, which can halt shipping for days at a time, and the city's dense, older housing stock is particularly vulnerable to high winds and flooding during a direct hit. Outside cyclone season, Kolkata's humid subtropical climate keeps humidity high most of the year, which shapes everything from construction schedules to festival planning around Durga Puja. Track Kolkata weather closely during the pre- and post-monsoon cyclone windows.
Seasonal Guide
Nov-Feb: Cooler, Drier Season - Kolkata's most pleasant stretch, and its best air quality.
Mar-May: Pre-Monsoon, Cyclone Watch - Hot and humid, with occasional early cyclone activity in the Bay of Bengal.
Jun-Sep: Monsoon - Arrives by early-to-mid June; heavy spells can strain the city's drainage. Late monsoon (Oct-Nov) is also a cyclone-watch period. Check Kolkata AQI for winter smog conditions.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See West Bengal weather and AQI for how Kolkata compares with other cities in the state.