“Kolkata Drenched, Chaos Unfolds”

Kolkata faces unprecedented flooding as heavy rain paralyzes city. A strong yellow alert has been issued by the meteorological department forcasting continued heavy rainfall and thunderstorms until Setember 26. Residents are strongly advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay indoors and keep updated with the latest weather alerts from local authorities. This is to ensure proper safety measures such as avoiding waterlogged streets, unplugging electrical appliances, and preparing emergency kits with essentials like water, medications and non-perishable food to minimize risks. Residents are encourages to follow official announcements and local news channels to stay informed , safe and stay real time updated for detail coverage. The unprecedented rainfall has significantly disrupted the lives of citizens affecting transport, education, public safety. Authorities urge residents to exercise great caution as the city braces for continued adverse weather in the coming days. Across West Bengal most educational institutions declared early Durga Puja holidays to ensure student safety, while over 30 flights were canceled and dozens more delayed causing chaos in air travel. Public transportations like Metro and trains faced severe disruption and were suspended due to waterlogged tracks. The torrential downpour has submerged the streets completely with traffic coming to a halt. It has brought daily life to a standstill. At least seven individuals lost their lives due to electrocution from submerged electrical installations, highlighting the severe impact on heavy rains. The city recorded it’s heaviest rainfall in years. In just one day, it received an incredible 247.4 mm of rain, which is more than 2,600% more than the long-term average.

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