Kolkata Monsoon: What It Means for Port Operations and Cyclone
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Air is unhealthy today and better than yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 3 AM. It will feel hotter than the thermometer says.
📊 Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Kolkata: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #228 of 528 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 413 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.3 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep 2026, 7:36pm
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Kolkata Today: 413 (Severe)
Down 56 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 10:21 PM IST · next refresh in ~195 min
🌦️ Live Weather in Kolkata Today: 29°C, Light rain shower
80% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 11 AM–12 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~15 min
⛽ Kolkata Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹113.51 and ₹99.82
Petrol flat vs yesterday
🕉 Kolkata Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:44 AM · Sunset 7:28 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:18 PM-5:54 PM
🏦 Kolkata Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in West Bengal are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 1 day)🔔 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 | — | 413 | — | 29°C | 39% |
| Howrah 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 6 km | 494 | ✗ 20% worse | 29°C | 39% |
| South 24 Parganas 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 10 km | — | — | 28°C | 31% |
| Bishnupur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 23 km | — | — | 27°C | 39% |
| Hooghly 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 36 km | — | — | 30°C | 32% |
| Kalimpong 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 28°C | 25% |
| Alipurduar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 45 km | — | — | 28°C | 25% |
🌾 Live Kolkata Mandi Prices Today
Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC3 items
- Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal)₹11,000/q
- Rice₹3,600/q
- Bitter gourd₹3,500/q
📮 Kolkata PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
220 post offices across 75 PIN codes in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Showing 211–220 of 220 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ultadanga Main Road SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700067 | PO | Delivery |
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Ultadanga SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700004 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Vaishya Sabha SO Kolkata North Division · West Bengal Circle |
700007 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Vip Nagar SO Kolkata East Division · West Bengal Circle |
700100 | PO | Delivery |
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Viveknagar SO Kolkata South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700075 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Watgunge SO South Kolkata Division · West Bengal Circle |
700023 | PO | Non Delivery |
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West Bengal Assembly PO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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West Bengal Governors Camp SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700062 | PO | Delivery |
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Writers Building SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Yogayog Bhawan SO Kolkata Central Division · West Bengal Circle |
700012 | PO | Non Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Kolkata
Latest: M2.7 near 51km SE of Siliguri, West Bengal, India (20 Aug 2026, 4:19 PM)
- M2.7 · 51km SE of Siliguri, West Bengal, India20 Aug 2026, 4:19 PM
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. Kolkata's current AQI of 413 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Kolkata's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Kolkata is at Severe today (AQI 413). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
Why does 29°C feel like 34°C in Kolkata?
"Feels like" factors in humidity and wind on top of the actual air temperature. At 80% humidity and 8 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?
Yes - banks in West Bengal are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Kolkata today?
Rahu Kalam in Kolkata today runs from 4:18 PM to 5:54 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.