Kolkata Flooded by Record Rainfall: Metro Services Suspended, Durga Puja Preparations Stall

Kolkata is grappling with an extraordinary 1,423 mm of rainfall, flooding streets, homes, and critical infrastructure across the city. The heavy downpour has forced the suspension of Metro services, creating further chaos for daily commuters. Durga Puja preparations, a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar, have come to a halt due to waterlogged roads and logistical hurdles. Emergency services are stretched thin as they battle to clear floodwaters and restore essential functions. This record rainfall has tested Kolkata’s resilience, exposing vulnerabilities in urban planning and disaster management.