Kolkata Heavy Rainfall: Rain wreaks havoc in Kolkata, 7 dead so far

Heavy rains in Kolkata cause severe waterlogging, killing 7. Metro, trains disrupted; pandals submerged ahead of Durga Puja. IMD warns of more rain in South Bengal. City faces disaster-like conditions.

Kolkata: Continuous heavy rains have severely disrupted life in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Seven people have died so far due to electrocution and other accidents. Heavy waterlogging has occurred in many parts of the city, completely disrupting traffic, metro, and train services.

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Which areas were most affected?

The rains were most severe in South and East Kolkata. According to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), some areas recorded extremely heavy rainfall:

• Garia Kamdahari: 332 mm
• Jodhpur Park: 285 mm
• Kalighat: 280 mm
• Topsia: 275 mm
• Ballygunge: 264 mm
• Thantania (North Kolkata): 195 mm

Further, waterlogging is causing severe inconvenience to residents in areas like Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, and Iqbalpur.

IMD Warning: Rainfall May Increase Further

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that a low-pressure area has formed over the northeast Bay of Bengal and is now moving northwestward. Due to this, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts of South Bengal.

The districts specifically warned of heavy rainfall until September 24th are:

East and West Medinipur

• South 24 Parganas
• Jhargram
• Bankura
• Durga Puja preparations ruined

Durga Puja is celebrated as a grand festival in Kolkata and throughout West Bengal. But this year's rain has spoiled people's joy. Many puja pandals have been submerged. Some pandals have been uprooted due to strong winds and rain. There are reports of water entering homes as well.

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Kolkata is currently facing a natural disaster-like situation. The intensity of the rain and waterlogging have severely disrupted people's daily lives. Furthermore, preparations for Durga Puja have been severely impacted. With warnings of more rain in the coming days, the administration needs to remain vigilant, and citizens should also exercise caution.