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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rains cripple Kolkata, leaves roads flooded

Updated On: 23 September, 2025 05:23 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Heavy rainfs caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata on Tuesday. The downpour disrupted traffic movement in multiple areas and caused inconvenience to the citizens. Pics/PTI

Heavy rainfs caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata on Tuesday. The downpour disrupted traffic movement in multiple areas and caused inconvenience to the citizens. Pics/PTI

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Heavy rainfs caused severe waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata on Tuesday. The downpour disrupted traffic movement in multiple areas and caused inconvenience to the citizens. Pics/PTI
<p>Normal life in Kolkata and its surrounding areas came to a near standstill on Tuesday as very heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, bringing traffic, public transport, and daily activity to a grinding halt</p>

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Normal life in Kolkata and its surrounding areas came to a near standstill on Tuesday as very heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, bringing traffic, public transport, and daily activity to a grinding halt

<p>CM Banerjee said that she was closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with the Police and the Chief Secretary</p>

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CM Banerjee said that she was closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with the Police and the Chief Secretary

<p>West Bengal`s Education Department has declared school holidays due to the heavy rainfall forecast in the West Bengal for the next two days</p>

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West Bengal`s Education Department has declared school holidays due to the heavy rainfall forecast in the West Bengal for the next two days

<p>Government-sponsored primary, upper primary, and higher secondary schools have also been requested to remain closed</p>

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Government-sponsored primary, upper primary, and higher secondary schools have also been requested to remain closed

<p>Operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport were severely affected on Tuesday as bad weather led to the cancellation of 30 flights and delays to 42 others, according to a Kolkata Airport official</p>

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Operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport were severely affected on Tuesday as bad weather led to the cancellation of 30 flights and delays to 42 others, according to a Kolkata Airport official

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