Political Storm Amid Kolkata's Torrential Downpour

Kolkata faced severe flooding due to a rare cloudburst, sparking a social media spat between the BJP and the ruling TMC. The BJP criticized the TMC for corruption, while TMC accused BJP of politicizing the crisis. State ministers defended their efforts, blaming unforeseen weather conditions for the chaos.

Kolkata experienced severe flooding following a torrential overnight downpour, which overwhelmed the city. In the aftermath, a political confrontation erupted on social media between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

The BJP shared images and videos of the city's inundated streets, accusing the TMC-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation of corruption. Conversely, the TMC criticized the BJP for exploiting the tragedy for political gain.

With Durga Puja celebrations just around the corner, the floods have caused significant disruption, raising questions about Kolkata's drainage system. Meanwhile, state ministers defended their handling of the disaster, attributing it to unexpected weather patterns.

(With inputs from agencies.)