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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rains cripple Kolkata, leaves roads flooded

Updated On: 23 September, 2025 05:23 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Heavy rainfs caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata on Tuesday. The downpour disrupted traffic movement in multiple areas and caused inconvenience to the citizens. Pics/PTI

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Some parts of the city received over 330 mm of rains within a few hours. Pics/PTI

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Some parts of the city received over 330 mm of rains within a few hours. Pics/PTI
Normal life in Kolkata and its surrounding areas came to a near standstill on Tuesday as very heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, bringing traffic, public transport, and daily activity to a grinding halt

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Normal life in Kolkata and its surrounding areas came to a near standstill on Tuesday as very heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, bringing traffic, public transport, and daily activity to a grinding halt

CM Banerjee said that she was closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with the Police and the Chief Secretary

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CM Banerjee said that she was closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with the Police and the Chief Secretary

West Bengal's Education Department has declared school holidays due to the heavy rainfall forecast in the West Bengal for the next two days

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West Bengal's Education Department has declared school holidays due to the heavy rainfall forecast in the West Bengal for the next two days

Government-sponsored primary, upper primary, and higher secondary schools have also been requested to remain closed

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Government-sponsored primary, upper primary, and higher secondary schools have also been requested to remain closed

Operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport were severely affected on Tuesday as bad weather led to the cancellation of 30 flights and delays to 42 others, according to a Kolkata Airport official

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Operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport were severely affected on Tuesday as bad weather led to the cancellation of 30 flights and delays to 42 others, according to a Kolkata Airport official

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