Kolkata Rains: City Drowns in Deluge, Flights Cancelled

Kolkata woke up to chaos after a night of relentless downpour that left large parts of the city under water. At least seven people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while transport, power supply, and daily life were thrown out of gear.

The heaviest rainfall in recent memory pounded the city, turning major roads into rivers and leaving vehicles stranded. According to Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Garia Kamdahari recorded an astonishing 332 mm of rainfall in just a few hours, followed by Jodhpur Park (285 mm), Kalighat (280 mm), and Topsia (275 mm).

Flights and Airlines Advisory

Operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport took a severe hit. Thirty flights were cancelled and 42 others delayed, officials confirmed. IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India issued urgent advisories, asking passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport and to allow extra travel time due to traffic snarls and waterlogging.

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Trains and Metro Affected

Railway services were equally disrupted. Waterlogging in Howrah station yard, Sealdah South, and Chitpur halted train operations, with several routes suspended. The Sealdah South section and the Circular Railway line faced complete standstill, while trains like Hazarduari Express (13113) and Sealdah Jangipur Express (13177) were cancelled. Metro services too faced intermittent delays.

City Under Water

From Ballygunge to Kalighat and Topsia, streets disappeared under waist-deep water. Videos showed people wading through flooded roads while buses, cars, and two-wheelers remained stranded. Several residential complexes reported water entering homes, compounding the misery. Long power outages and traffic jams worsened the ordeal for thousands of residents.

More Rain Likely

The India Meteorological Department has warned that a low-pressure system over the northeast Bay of Bengal could bring more heavy rain to south Bengal districts, raising concerns that Kolkata may continue to struggle with flooding and transport disruption in the coming days.