Kolkata and Nearby Districts Battling Intense Rain and Waterlogging

On Saturday, Kolkata and its surrounding districts were hit by incessant rain due to a low-pressure area turning into a deep depression. Waterlogging was reported in various parts of the city, including the airport, although flight operations were unaffected. The weather office predicts continued rain and has issued alerts accordingly.

Incessant rain lashed Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday as a low-pressure area intensified into a deep depression, according to officials.

Waterlogging severely affected several parts of Kolkata, including the airport. The scenario was similarly grim in nearby cities like Howrah, Salt Lake, and Barrackpore.

Despite the ankle-deep water in central and south Kolkata, traffic remained undisrupted, police stated. At the Kolkata airport, while waterlogging was significant, flight services were operational. Additional pumps were deployed to manage the waterlogged areas.