Kolkata Monsoon: What It Means for Port Operations and Cyclone
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As of 18 October 2026, Kolkata is at 31°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 ~25 min
Live Weather in Kolkata Today: 31°C, Smoky haze
50% humidity · down 1° yesterday
Today, hour by hour
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🏆 Hottest tracked city in West Bengal today
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~10 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 | — | 31°C | 2% |
| Howrah 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 6 km | 494 | ✗ 11% worse | 30°C | 2% |
| South 24 Parganas 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 10 km | — | — | 31°C | 3% |
| Bishnupur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 23 km | — | — | 27°C | 2% |
| Hooghly 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | — | — | 31°C | 2% |
| North 24 Parganas 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 31°C | 2% |
| Birbhum 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 31°C | 2% |
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 31–60 of 220 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Beleghata HO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700010 | HO | Delivery |
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Belgachia Road SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700037 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Belgachia SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700037 | PO | Delivery |
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Bhawanipore SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700025 | PO | Delivery |
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Bidhan Sarani SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700006 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bidhangarh SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700066 | PO | Delivery |
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Bijoygarh SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700032 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bosepukur Road SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700042 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Bowbazar SO Kolkata Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700012 | PO | Delivery |
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Brace Bridge SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700088 | PO | Delivery |
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Brahma Samaj Road SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700034 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Chetla SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700027 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Chittaranjan Avenue SO Kolkata Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700073 | PO | Delivery |
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Chowbaga BO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700105 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Circus Avenue SO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700017 | PO | Delivery |
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College Square SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700007 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Colootala SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700073 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Cossipore Gun Factory SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700002 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Cossipore HO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700002 | HO | Delivery |
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Council House Street SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Customs House SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Dakshin Behala SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700061 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Dhakuria SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700031 | PO | Delivery |
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Dhapa SO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700105 | PO | Delivery |
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Dharmatala SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700013 | PO | Delivery |
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Dover Lane SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700029 | PO | Non Delivery |
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EKT SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700107 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Elliot Road SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700016 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Esplanade SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700069 | PO | Delivery |
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Fort William SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700021 | 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.
Why does 31°C feel like 33°C in Kolkata?
"Feels like" factors in humidity and wind on top of the actual air temperature. At 50% humidity and 14 kph wind, Kolkata's air right now feels hotter than the thermometer reading - high humidity slows sweat evaporation, so your body sheds heat less efficiently than the raw air temperature alone would suggest.
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.