Kolkata Flooded: Torrential Rains Disrupt Durga Puja Preparation, Schools Shut, Airport & Metro Hit

Kolkata faces a massive flood crisis just days ahead of Durga Puja. Incessant rains have submerged roads, vehicles, metro stations, and Durga pandals, disrupting daily life across the city. Kolkata airport and Sealdah railway station faced severe waterlogging, leaving travelers stranded as flights were canceled and trains delayed. Government offices and homes were inundated, while schools have been shut until September 25. Multiple flood-related deaths were reported, highlighting the city’s inadequate infrastructure and civic challenges. Officials are scrambling to drain water as the IMD warns of more rains, threatening to dampen Durga Puja celebrations and leaving residents bracing for further disruption.