On Tuesday, torrential rain in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, caused severe disruption to daily life. Multiple areas reported waterlogging, and concerns of electrocution emerged, resulting in the death of five individuals. Over the past six hours, the city witnessed more than 250 millimeters of rainfall, leading to knee-deep water in many parts.
The sudden weather change severely impacted traffic, halting vehicle movement in various areas. Metro and rail services were also affected.
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The meteorological department reported that the rain was due to a low-pressure area formed over the northeastern Bay of Bengal. This caused waterlogging on several roads across the city, with water infiltrating numerous homes and residential complexes.
According to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), rain measurements were recorded with Gariya Kamdahari receiving 332 mm, Jodhpur Park 285 mm, Kalighat 280 mm, Topsia 275 mm, and Ballygunge 264 mm.
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Record Rainfall in Five Hours in Kolkata
Kamdahari - 332 mm
Jodhpur Park - 285 mm
Kalighat - 280.2 mm
Topshia - 275 mm
Ballygunge - 264 mm
Chetla - 262 mm
Mominpur - 234 mm
Chingrighata - 237 mm
Palmer Bazaar - 217 mm
Dhapa - 212 mm
CPT Canal - 209.4 mm
Ultadanga - 207 mm
Kudghat - 203.4 mm
Pagladanga (Tangra) - 201 mm
Culcutta (Tangra) - 196 mm
Thanthanian- 195 mm
Water Overflows Howrah and Sealdah Yards and Car Shed
Following heavy rainfall at night, waterlogging was observed at Howrah Station Yard, Sealdah South Station Yard, Chitpur North Cabin, and various car sheds. Water had inundated railway lines across Howrah and Sealdah divisions. Despite numerous pumps deployed to clear the water, overflow from surrounding civil areas caused water to flow back into railway yards, worsening the situation further.
On Tuesday morning, some suburban trains were operated sporadically.
Railway Services Disrupted...
Partial services resumed in the Sealdah North and Main suburban section from platform number-7.
13113 UP Hazardwari Express from Kolkata was canceled.
13177 Sealdah Jangipur Express from Sealdah was canceled.
Due to waterlogging, train services were suspended in the Sealdah South division.
Railway operations were halted on the circular railway line due to waterlogging on the track and Chitpur yard.
Meteorological Department Warning...
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported the presence of low-pressure in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, expected to move northwest. This could result in heavy to very heavy rainfall across several districts of South Bengal. Heavy rain is anticipated in East Medinipur, West Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, and Bankura districts until Wednesday.
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The department also predicts a new low-pressure area forming around September 25 over East-Central and North Bay of Bengal, which could lead to additional rainfall in the coming days.
