waterlogging
Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Disrupt Delhi: Airlines Issue Travel Advisories as IMD Declares Orange Alert
Sep 30, 2025 05:59 pm CST
Delhi was hit by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, bringing relief from scorching temperatures but causing widespread waterlogging and travel disruptions. Major airlines including IndiGo and Air India have issued advisories warning passengers about potential flight delays, while the IMD has declared an orange alert for continued heavy precipitation across the National Capital Region.
Calcutta High Court Demands Reports from CESC and KMC Following Multiple Electrocution Deaths Due to Waterlogging
Sep 25, 2025 10:04 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata due to waterlogging, demanding reports from both CESC Ltd and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation by November 7. Following accusations of negligence by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the court seeks clarification on safety protocols, emergency response mechanisms, and compensation for victims' families, with the state already announcing Rs 2 lakh for each affected family.
BJP Versus Trinamool After Mamata Banerjee's Dandiya At Kolkata Puja Pandal
Sep 25, 2025 02:09 am CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today joined women at a puja pandal in Kolkata in a few steps of Dandiya.
Rain, Thunderstorms Predicted In Kolkata In Run Up To Durga Puja
Sep 25, 2025 12:49 am CST
Kolkata, which received over 250 mm of rain on Tuesday leading to severe waterlogging, is likely to receive light to moderate showers with thunderstorms in the run up to Durga Puja, the IMD said on Wednesday.
State vs Discom Blame Game Over Electrocution Deaths During Kolkata Deluge
Sep 24, 2025 04:18 pm CST
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused power utility CESC of negligence leading to electrocution deaths in Kolkata and nearby areas yesterday, the discom has disowned responsibility
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025 11:55 am CST
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
Political Row Erupts Between BJP, Trinamool Congress Over Kolkata Rains
Sep 23, 2025 10:59 pm CST
With large parts of Kolkata thoroughly inundated, a political slugfest broke out on social media between the BJP and Trinamool Congress.
10 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja, 100 Flights Affected
Sep 23, 2025 10:14 pm CST
5 Dead In Kolkata As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Traffic Chaos
More Rain In 6 Hours Than Last 22 Days Combined: Why Kolkata Is Flooded
Sep 23, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Between September 1 and September 22, Kolkata received 178.6 mm of rainfall, 16 per cent lower than the normal of 213.7 mm during this period. And between 8.30 am yesterday and 8.30 am today, the City of Joy received 247.4 mm of rain
'Strong Father One Moment, Caring Mother Next': Rekha Gupta On PM Modi
Sep 20, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said a plan is ready to address all the problems the national capital faces, while also blaming the previous AAP administration for not addressing the many issues the people faced over the past 11 years.