Kolkata Weather LIVE Updates: Life in Kolkata and its suburbs came to a near standstill on Tuesday as very heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, severely affecting traffic, public transport, and daily activities. Metro and train services were suspended on multiple routes due to waterlogged tracks, while several roads turned into rivers, forcing schools to declare holidays.
Kolkata Weather Forecast
The city recorded extreme rainfall in areas like Garia Kamdahari (332 mm) and Jodhpur Park (285 mm). A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring more heavy showers. Tragically, six people have died in rain-related incidents, including electrocution cases in Ekbalpur, Kalikapur, and Ballygunge.