Rainfall in Kolkata: Severe Downpour Causes Flooding, Disrupts Metro Services, Kills 5 People, IMD Issues Yellow Alert
massive flooding around the city of kolkata due to heavy rainfall. Roads were waterlogged, traffic stopped, and the train and metro services were disrupted. Schools were ordered shut, and at least 5 people lost their lives, including cases of electrocution.
On Monday, massive flooding around the city of kolkata due to heavy rainfall. Roads were waterlogged, traffic stopped, and the train and metro services were disrupted. Schools were ordered shut, and at least 5 people lost their lives, including cases of electrocution. Airlines have issued travel advisories, while the Indian meteorological Department (IMD) warned further heavy rain over the next three days issuing yellow alert. The chaos has raised major concerns as the city prepares for the Durga puja festival.
Several occurrence resulted in deaths in Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, Ekbalpur, Behala, and Haridevpur. These regions are dispersed throughout Kolkata’s southern and central regions. Electrocution was the cause of least three of these fatalities.
In addition to stalling traffic on Kolkata’s roads, Waterlogging has also caused delays in suburban train and metro services. Rainwater has gotten into houses in a number of low-lying locations, causing damage. As the city struggled to handle the deluge, several schools were forced to declare a holiday.
The southern and eastern parts of the city witnessed the heaviest rainfall. According to kolkata Municipal Corporation data, Garia kamdahari received 332mm of rain in a matter of hours, followed by jodhpur park(285mm), kalighat(280mm), Topsia(275mm), and Ballygunge(264mm)
According to meteorologists, a low-pressure system over the bay of bengal was the cause of the intense rain, The city had an exceptionally intense rainstorm in a short period of time. The timing has added to the city’s anxiety, with Durga puja just days away. Pandals across Kolkata-famous for attracting visitors from around the world- are nearly ready, but organizers must now contend with the risk of months of hard work from being ruined by the unrelenting rain.
Travelers have been severely impacted as well. Passengers travelling to the kolkata airport are experiencing significant disruption due to flooded roadways. Pictures from the tarmac showed visible waterlogging. Air India and IndiGo both issued advisories, warning of possible delays.
Due to floods and traffic, Air India advised travelers to check the status of their flights online before heading to the airport and to allow additional time. IndiGo added that while they cannot control the weather, they are working to ensure passengers face minimal disruption on the ground.
Particularly from families coming to kolkata to celebrate Durga Puja from different cities and nations, the situation has soured the joyous atmosphere.
Mayor Firhad Hakim admitted he had never seen such severe waterlogging before. “Even my own locality is badly affected. I’ve never witnessed something like this, “He said, adding that the municipal Corporation is arranging food and shelter for those hit the hardest. He expressed hope that if the rain eases, conditions might improve by nightfall.
Meanwhile, in order to minimize mishaps, the calcatta electric supply Corporation (CESC) issued a safety advise advising locals to stay away from electric poles and wires in wet streets.
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