The rain is wreaking havoc in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. A total of 10 people have died in different areas of Kolkata, North Pargana and Southern Pargana due to fierce rain, current and waterlogging incidents.

At the same time, waterlogging has been created in many places including Beniappukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat and Iqbalpur in West Bengal. The metro service stalled due to heavy rains started on Tuesday (September 23, 2025) at 6 pm.

Flights of aircraft affected due to heavy rains

At the same time, due to heavy rains, the situation of Kolkata Airport is also in bad shape. According to the information, 57 flights were canceled due to heavy rains and thunderstorms, out of which 29 flights were scheduled to leave from Kolkata Airport and 28 flights were of Arai. While the flight of 31 flights was lying down. Meanwhile, Air India and IndiGo have also issued advisory for passengers.

KMC gave information about rain situation in the capital

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

Air India and Indigo Airline 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 was the information about the 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).

(Report- With input of PTI)

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