Incessant Rain Causes Chaos in Kolkata and Neighboring Districts

Heavy rain in Kolkata and neighboring districts resulted in significant waterlogging. The low-pressure area turned into a deep depression, affecting flight operations and leading to a yellow alert in several districts. Traffic movement was not disrupted, but continuous rains led to operational challenges.

Heavy rains lashed Kolkata and its neighboring districts on Saturday, transforming a low-pressure area into a deep depression, an official confirmed.

The downpour resulted in extensive waterlogging across several parts of the city, including the airport. Similar flooding was reported in Howrah, Salt Lake, and Barrackpore.

Although traffic movement remained undisturbed, several districts, including Howrah, Paschim and Bardhaman, Birbhum, and Hooghly, are expected to experience showers for the next 12 hours. The Met Department has issued multiple alerts, predicting more heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.