In mango-and-lychee Malda, North Bengal's thunderstorm season hits harder than in the south, and the Ganga–Mahananda confluence waterlogs low areas in the monsoon. Winter morning fog affects both crops and travel routes.
March–May — these transitional storms are more frequent in North Bengal than the south. Watch wind speed on storm forecasts and stay alert.
Hot and dry April–May weather ripens the crop well, but a sudden storm or hailstorm can destroy it. Follow the daily forecast closely in this window.
Yes — dense December–January dawn fog cuts visibility on NH12 and the railway line, so it is safer to travel a little later in the morning.