Kolkata, Jun 6 (PTI) Sweltering heat scorched Kolkata on Tuesday with the maximum temperature rising to 38.8 degrees Celsius, officials said.

The hot and humid weather conditions will continue even on Wednesday, they said.

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The city recorded a humidity level of 88 per cent, they added.

The minimum temperature was 29.9 degrees Celsius.

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Light showers accompanied by strong winds were reported in Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman and Hooghly districts in the afternoon.

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