“As the heavy rains subside, Kolkata slowly returns to normal, though several areas are still affected by waterlogging.”

“The Met department has dismissed the possibility of heavy rain in the city over the next 24 hours, but has predicted mostly cloudy skies accompanied by light to moderate showers.”

“Kolkata faced challenges in returning to normalcy on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), as several areas — especially Salt Lake and parts of north and central Kolkata — remained waterlogged, a day after heavy rains claimed 10 lives and severely disrupted daily life across the city.”

“The Met department has ruled out the likelihood of heavy rain in the city over the next 24 hours, but has predicted mostly cloudy skies with light to moderate showers, along with thunder and gusty winds in some areas.”

“Authorities pumped water out of low-lying areas in Kolkata and nearby regions overnight, but flooding continued to trouble Bidhannagar residents, with vehicles crawling through waterlogged streets and pedestrians wading through submerged lanes.”

“To prevent accidents, the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation turned off street lights on Tuesday (September 23) evening.”

“Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee postponed her Durga Puja pandal inaugurations on Tuesday (September 23) due to bad weather. On Wednesday, she plans to visit the marquees and inaugurate a newly constructed fire station at Kalighat.”

“Officials said that although floodwaters are gradually receding, the administration still faces the immediate challenge of restoring normal life before the festive season.”

“They said authorities will closely monitor the situation in Kolkata and adjoining districts on Wednesday (September 24) as more rain is expected.”

“Torrential overnight rain — among the heaviest in nearly four decades — killed at least 10 people, nine from electrocution, and paralyzed Kolkata and adjoining districts on Tuesday. The downpour crippled air, rail, and road transport, shut educational institutions, and led the State government to advance Puja holidays.”

“In under 24 hours, the city received 251.4 mm of rainfall, marking the highest single-day total since 1986 and the sixth highest in the last 137 years. Only the rainfall amounts of 369.6 mm in 1978, 253 mm in 1888, and 259.5 mm in 1986 were greater.”

“Arterial roads flooded like rivers, Metro Rail and train services came to a halt, and air travel faced chaos, as the city fought to regain normalcy before Bengal’s biggest festival — Durga Puja.”