Rainstorms in Kolkata cause four fatalities and flooding; metro services are disrupted, and airlines issue travel advisories | Weather updates

Kolkata and the neighboring areas have seen heavy rainfall, resulting in traffic gridlock in some parts and some sites submerged in knee-deep water. The rain that started overnight persisted, and more rain is expected, according to the weather service. After severe waterlogging, four persons died from electrocution. The Blue Line's metro services were also disrupted, and two airlines issued travel advisories due to inclement weather.Water invading homes and residential complexes has caused disruptions to people's daily lives in Kolkata as a result of the recent rainfall. This occurs as the city gets ready for Durga Puja's lavish celebrations. Following 200 mm of rainfall in North Kolkata and 180 mm in South Kolkata, widespread waterlogging was observed in both the city's northern and southern regions.According to PTI, four individuals perished from electrocution amid the city's severe waterlogging.

In addition to an unnamed individual in Gariahat, the deceased were identified as Mumtaz Bibi (70) of Ekbalpur, Pranatosh Kundu (62) of Netaji Nagar, and Firoz Ali Khan (50) of Beniapukur.Significant waterlogging was observed in the midsection of the Blue Line (Dakshineswar–Shahid Khudiram) following heavy rainfall, specifically between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar stations. As a result, services were immediately suspended on this stretch, according to news agency PTI. According to a Metro Railway Kolkata spokeswoman, the decision to suspend service between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations was made for the sake of public safety because safe travel is still of utmost importance.He stated, "Truncated services are being run between Dakshineswar and Maidan stations," and that regular services should soon return. Metro Railway police and employees have arrived on the scene to handle the situation, and water is currently being pumped out.