Kolkata Rain Live Updates: 11 Killed As Heaviest Downpour In Decades Hits City; IMD Warns Of More Showers

Kolkata Weather News Live: IMD forecasts the same showers in the area around September 25 as a low-pressure system over the northeast Bay of Bengal.

By Nitin Kumar | Last Updated: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 12:27

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Kolkata Weather News Live: A relentless downpour for almost seven hours from Monday evening to early Tuesday morning has inundated vast sections of Kolkata, leaving the city in a virtual standstill. The heavy rain has paralyzed traffic, public transportation, and life in general, leading authorities to issue a warning for the next few days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast indicates more rain in store as the city gets set to celebrate the Durga Puja festival.

The heavy rain has resulted in extensive flooding, heavily affecting both road and railway travel. Metro travel was especially affected, with part of the Blue Line between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar stations halted due to flooded tracks. Services between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations have also been halted for the safety of passengers, with abbreviated operations on other sections, according to a Metro Railway Kolkata spokesperson.

24 September 2025, 12:26 PM

Kolkata Rain LIVE | ‘Victims Family Will Get Financial Assistance’: TMC MLA Asit Mazumdar

On deaths due to electrocution in Kolkata, TMC MLA Asit Mazumdar said, "Our Chief Minister has already said that the person who died, his family will be given a job and also financial assistance…”

24 September 2025, 11:50 AM

Kolkata Rain LIVE: Sukanta Majumdar Blames CM Mamata For Electrocution Deaths

Speaking on deaths due to electrocution, Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar said, "...it reflects the incompetence of Mamata Banerjee and her government. While it is understandable that heavy rainfall may cause waterlogging, nowhere else in the country will you find such deaths..."

24 September 2025, 10:52 AM

Kolkata Rain LIVE: Death Toll Rises To 10

Death toll in Bengal rain incidents rose to 10, with eight in Kolkata.

CM Mamata Banerjee blamed Sanjiv Goenka-owned CESC Ltd, saying poor maintenance of infrastructure caused deaths that could have been prevented.

24 September 2025, 10:39 AM

Kolkata Rain LIVE: Severe Waterlogging Hits Ballygunge Area

Heavy rainfall triggered severe waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata, with the Ballygunge area among the worst affected. Streets were submerged, causing major disruption to traffic and daily life across the city.

WATCH | West Bengal: Severe waterlogging witnessed in parts of Kolkata amid heavy rainfall across the city; visuals from Ballygunge area. pic.twitter.com/GOpkDUCcSI

— ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2025

23 September 2025, 17:32 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Kolkata Flooded After 37 Years' Rain

Kolkata experienced heavy flooding early Tuesday after the city’s heaviest rain in 37 years, just two mm short of a cloudburst. The downpour hit the city ahead of Durga Puja. IMD’s Alipore station recorded 251.4 mm, the highest since 253 mm fell on August 24, 1988.

23 September 2025, 17:07 PM

Kolkata Rain News Live: TMC Minister Slams BJP For Politicising Flood Issues

Amid heavy rain and waterlogging in Kolkata, West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja said the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is handling the situation, and CM Mamata Banerjee is taking all possible steps. She criticised the BJP for politicising the issue while taking no action during floods in Delhi and Gurugram.

23 September 2025, 16:25 PM

Kolkata Rain Live: Heavy Rains Paralyse Kolkata, Schools And Metro Shut

Heavy rains brought Kolkata to a standstill, with waist-deep water stranding vehicles and stopping Metro services. Traffic jammed at main junctions, buses broke down, cabs charged extra, and many schools and universities, including Calcutta and Jadavpur University, canceled classes.

23 September 2025, 15:07 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: 30 Flights Cancelled, 42 Delayed At Kolkata Airport

Heavy rain and waterlogging in Kolkata disrupted operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Tuesday, causing 30 flight cancellations and 42 delays, ANI reported, citing a Kolkata airport official.

23 September 2025, 14:55 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Heavy Rain Shifts School Holidays By 2 Days

Amid severe disruption from overnight rainfall in Kolkata and other south Bengal districts, the West Bengal government on Tuesday announced that Puja holidays in state-run schools will start two days earlier than planned.

23 September 2025, 14:22 PM

Kolkata Rain Live: CM Mamata Banerjee Promises Support To Victims' Families

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called Kolkata’s heavy rain “unprecedented,” blamed poor dredging at Farakka and CESC lapses, urged people to stay indoors, and promised support for families of electrocution victims.

23 September 2025, 14:10 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Fire Breaks Out At Gariahat Shop

A fire broke out at a shop on the waterlogged streets of Mandeville Gardens in Kolkata’s Gariahat area on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze, and state minister and Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim has arrived at the scene.

23 September 2025, 14:04 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Ahead Of Durga Puja, BJP Slams TMC Over Floods

Criticising the TMC government on X, BJP West Bengal wrote: "This is the condition of Maniktala…Yet, due to Kolkata’s extremely poor drainage system, Puja pandals are submerged under water."

"Years of anarchy under the CPM and nearly 15 years of corruption in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation under TMC have forced Bengalis to suffer even during their biggest festival, Durga Puja," the post read.

This is the condition of Maniktala!

Durga Pujo celebrations are starting this week. Yet, due to Kolkata’s extremely poor drainage system, Puja pandals are submerged under water. Years of anarchy under the CPM and nearly 15 years of corruption in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation… pic.twitter.com/vzj4r10oPz

— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) September 23, 2025

23 September 2025, 13:45 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Jadavpur, Salt Lake, And Golf Green Face Severe Flooding And Disruption

Ahead of Durga Puja, many parts of Kolkata submerged after heavy overnight rain, killing at least seven from electrocution. Key areas like Jadavpur, Salt Lake, and Golf Green faced severe flooding and disruption.

23 September 2025, 13:32 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Indigo And Air India Issue Travel Advisories

Amid heavy rainfall in Kolkata, Indigo and Air India issued travel advisories urging passengers to take alternate routes if possible and check flight status.

23 September 2025, 13:05 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Waterlogging Hits Kolkata Train Yards

Amid heavy rainfall in Kolkata, Eastern Railway reported waterlogging at several locations, including Howrah station yard, Sealdah South station yard, Chitpur North Cabin, and various car sheds across Sealdah yard. Train operations and maintenance activities are disrupted.

23 September 2025, 12:41 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Electrocution Kills 4 Amid Kolkata Rains

Overnight rain in Kolkata killed at least four people from electrocution, flooded roads, stranded vehicles, suspended Blue Line Metro services, and brought traffic and trains to a halt across the city.

23 September 2025, 12:13 PM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Kolkata Floods Halt Transport, Schools

Heavy rainfall and waterlogged streets in Kolkata forced school closures, disrupted trains and Metro services, caused traffic jams, and flooded homes, making commuting and daily life extremely difficult for residents.

23 September 2025, 11:58 AM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Heavy Rains Kill Three In Kolkata

According to officials, three people died from electrocution in rain-hit Kolkata, as heavy overnight rainfall caused severe waterlogging, disrupted traffic, trains, and Metro services, and flooded homes and streets across the city and suburbs.

23 September 2025, 11:48 AM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Kolkata Waterlogging Halts Metro, Buses

Heavy rains caused severe waterlogging in south and central Kolkata, submerging streets, halting buses, limiting taxis, and suspending Blue Line Metro services between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar stations.

23 September 2025, 11:21 AM

Kolkata Weather News Live: Mayor Firhad Hakim Reviews Rain Situation In City

Amid heavy rainfall in Kolkata, Mayor Firhad Hakim reviewed the rain situation in the city from the control room of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

WATCH | West Bengal | Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim reviews rain situation in the city from the control room of Kolkata Municipal Corporation

(Source: Mayor office) pic.twitter.com/U1lBAzC95Q

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025

23 September 2025, 11:06 AM

Kolkata Weather News Live | 'Showers May Continue Until September 26': IMD

Heavy rains have flooded homes in Kolkata, disrupting daily life. The Meteorological Department has warned that showers may continue until September 26, keeping Durga Puja organisers on alert.

WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal | Heavy rain causes waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata

(Visuals from South Kolkata) pic.twitter.com/NfXgHlzEBr

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025

23 September 2025, 10:53 AM

Kolkata Weather News Live Kolkta: Kolkata Watwrlogge Ahead of Durga puja.

Heavy rainfall hit Kolkata, flooding homes and streets, disrupting daily life and Durga Puja preparations. North Kolkata received 200 mm and South 180 mm rain, with Howrah artisans struggling to finish idols amidsevere waterlogging, officials said.