New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Kolkata is set for a generally pleasant week as the monsoon has withdrawn from West Bengal. With cooler winds starting to blow in, residents can look forward to a gradual relief from the sticky humidity that has lingered in recent months.

According to the India Meteorological Department's seven-day weather forecast, Kolkata will begin the week under clear skies.

By October 17, skies will turn partly cloudy, and temperatures may rise slightly to a maximum of 33degC and a minimum of 25degC. The partly cloudy trend is expected to continue through October 18 and 19, with a chance of thunder or lightning on these days. Daytime temperatures will hover between 32degC and 33degC, while nights will remain warm at 25degC to ...