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The rain is wreaking havoc in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. So far 7 people have died in different areas due to severe rains and current. Waterlogging has been created in many places including Beniappukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat and Iqbalpur. The service of metro and train has also come to a standstill. There is a lot of water on the streets of the city. At the same time, the situation of the airport is also in bad shape. Air India and IndiGo have also issued advisory for passengers.
According to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), the intensity of rain was more in the southern and eastern parts of the city. Garia Kamdhari received 332 mm of rain in a few hours, while Jodhpur Park recorded 285 mm of rain. Kalighat received 280 mm, Tourcia 275 mm, Balliganj 264 mm, while Tantania in Northern Kolkata received 195 mm of rain.
#Watch 7 people died due to current in Kolkata @Romanaisarkhan , https://t.co/smwhxurgtc #Kolkata #Westbengal #Heavyrain #Rain pic.twitter.com/bujh5bfxwg
– ABP News (@Abpnews) September 23, 2025
Many flights will be affected due to rain, Air India released advisory
Some flights flying from Kolkata may be canceled. Air India issued advisory for passengers and said that many flights will be affected due to heavy rains. He has advised the passengers to check the status of the flight before leaving the house. There itself IndiGo has said that some Kolkata flights have been diverted.
Travel advisory
Some Routes Across #Kolkata Have been impacted by Heavy Rain, Leading to Temporary Blocks or Diversions.
We recommend planning your journey accordingly, and leave with a bit of extra time in hand.📲please keep a tab on your flight status via our app or…
– IndiGo (@indigigo6e) September 23, 2025
What information did the Meteorological Department give about rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that due to the low pressure area of the Bay of Bengal, there is a possibility of heavy rains in many districts of South Bengal. The northeast of the Bay of Bengal has become a low pressure area and is likely to move north-west, which may lead to light to very heavy rains in some districts of South Bengal.
#Watch Kolkata, West Bengal | Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging in Several Parts of Kolkata
(Visuals from south kolkata) pic.twitter.com/dzn0mrbdzl
– ANI (@ani) September 23, 2025
Office will be closed due to rain
The US consulate in Kolkata will remain closed on Tuesday (September 23) due to heavy rains. There will be no work related to the embassy. Along with this, many other government and private offices will remain closed.
What is the condition of traffic in Kolkata
Due to heavy rains, the roads have been flooded. This is why traffic has come to a standstill. Buses and other trains have become difficult to run. Even people’s homes have been flooded.
There may be severe rain on Wednesday also
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rains are likely to receive heavy rains in the former Medinipur and West Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram and Bankura districts of South Bengal till Wednesday (24 September).
Input – PTI