Kolkata Weather Rain Today News Live Updates: The heavy rains have hit Durga Puja preparations, with the relentless downpour leading to water entering several major pandals across south and central Kolkata, prompting organisers to scramble to protect structures from further damage.
Kolkata Rain Today News Live Updates: At least seven people were killed in Kolkata after heavy overnight rainfall flooded streets, railway tracks, and Metro tracks. The transport network was heavily disrupted, with several cars breaking down on waterlogged roads and school pool car services getting cancelled. Many schools advised parents not to send their wards and offices declared work from home in the unprecedented situation.
Areas most affected: Key neighbourhoods, including Lake Market, Rashbehari
, Thanthania, Patuli, Santoshpur Avenue, Park Circus, Nagerbazar and Bosepukur Talbagan, reported knee-to-waist-deep water. At Thanthania, water levels rose waist-high, while in Bosepukur Talbagan, pandals were submerged after nearly five hours of relentless rainfall. The impact on railway services was severe. Both Howrah and Sealdah yards and car sheds were submerged, forcing Eastern Railway to suspend several trains. Suburban services were restricted, with Sealdah South and Circular Railway lines completely suspended. The Hazarduari Express and Sealdah-Jangipur Express were among the major cancellations
Rainfall figures: Till 5.30 am, the city recorded 332 mm rainfall in Kamdahari (Garia), 285 mm in Jodhpur Park, 280 mm in Kalighat, and 275 mm in Topsia Kolkata (Alipore) by 5 am. Even central and northern parts of the city, such as Ultadanga (207 mm) and Thanthania (195 mm), recorded heavy rainfall within hours. The downpour has hit Durga Puja preparations, with the relentless rain leading to water entering several major pandals across south and central Kolkata, prompting organisers to scramble to protect structures from further damage
