Kolkata commuter shields face from scorching heat

A commuter in Kolkata wraps his face for protection while riding through the city as intense heatwave conditions persisted across West Bengal on 26 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A resident of Kolkata was spotted carrying a table fan through the streets as heatwave conditions continued to batter West Bengal on 26 May 2026, reflecting the city's struggle to cope with the prolonged heat. (Photo: NationPress)

A man wipes sweat from his face under the scorching sun in Kolkata as heatwave conditions maintained their grip on West Bengal on 26 May 2026, with residents enduring peak afternoon temperatures. (Photo: NationPress)

A woman shields herself from the scorching sun on the streets of Kolkata as heatwave conditions gripped West Bengal on 26 May 2026, with residents resorting to improvised measures to stay protected outdoors. (Photo: NationPress)

A woman quenches her thirst on the streets of Kolkata as heatwave conditions continued to bear down on West Bengal on 26 May 2026, highlighting the urgent need for hydration during the city's prolonged heat spell. (Photo: NationPress)