Incessant Rain Disrupts Life in Kolkata and Adjoining Areas
Incessant Rain Disrupts Life in Kolkata and Adjoining Areas
IN · Published Nov 9, 2026
• Incessant rainfall, triggered by a deep depression over coastal West Bengal and the northwest Bay of Bengal, has severely disrupted daily life in Kolkata and its neighbouring areas since early Monday morning.
• The heavy downpour has caused widespread waterlogging, leading to significant traffic congestion during office hours.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Kolkata, Salt Lake, and Howrah, disrupting transportation and making commuting difficult for schoolchildren and office-goers. Public transport services have been reduced, and traffic snarls have been reported across the city, particularly during peak hours. The IMD has issued warnings for extremely heavy rainfall in Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, and Bankura districts, while very heavy rain is expected in Purba Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Purulia, Howrah, Hooghly, and the Bardhaman districts. Residents in these areas may face further disruptions and potential flooding.

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