Incessant Rains Cause Chaos in Kolkata and Neighbouring Districts

Kolkata and nearby districts were hit by heavy rains leading to severe waterlogging. The West Bengal government issued alerts and advised people to stay vigilant. Airports and roads were affected, but flight operations remained mostly uninterrupted. Accusations against Damodar Valley Corporation for unplanned water release intensified the situation.

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

Due to the rains, severe waterlogging was reported from multiple areas in Kolkata, including the airport. Nearby cities like Howrah, Salt Lake, and Barrackpore faced similar conditions.

The weather office indicated that the situation would persist throughout the day. The West Bengal government advised people, especially in the northern parts of the state, to remain alert for the initial part of next week due to predicted heavy rainfall. Chief advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Alapan Bandopadhyay, stated that the CM was overseeing the situation round-the-clock and was in constant communication with senior officials in the rain-affected districts.