New Delhi: Heavy rainfall, which is the heaviest in about four decades, has crippled people’s lives in Kolkata, transport mode, shut down institutions, and forced the state to declare the worship holidays two days ago. The night’s rainfall which started at midnight, causing roads to sink, which entered many houses and residential complexes in the city. The city is preparing for further decline as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a low pressure area in the north-east Gulf of Bengal is likely to bring heavy rains in several South Bengal districts.
Eight people die from electrocution
Electricution caused eight people and large swaths to stop to bring life to the metropolis, transport services crippled, and the traffic movement was thrown out of gear. A senior Kolkata Police official said, “At least eight people have died due to electrocution, according to our report,” a senior Kolkata Police official said.
Mamta blamed dragging, CESC
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee The Downpore was described as “unprecedented”, convicted the poor dragging of Faraka barrage and appealed people to live indoors, while the private electrical utility for deaths was lapsed by CESC, while the private power utility for deaths. “I have never seen rain. I have heard that 7-8 people have died due to electrocution by open or unattainable wires. It is very unfortunate … Their families should be given jobs by CESC. I am clearly saying,” Banerjee told a Bengali news channel. Convicting the utility, he said, “Electricity is supplied by CESC, not us. It is their duty to ensure that people do not suffer because of this. They will trade here, but will not modernize here? They should send people to the area and fix it.”
Will inaugurate Durga puja Virtually: Mamta Banerjee
CM Mamta Banerjee, in view of the situation, has decided not to participate in the inauguration of Durga Puja, instead SE will go virtually. In a post on X, West Bengal CM said, “I will not participate in the inauguration of any Durga Puja in Kolkata today. Pujas will be inaugurated in the districts. Everyone should be very cautious in the next few days.”He also shared the control room number and said it has been opened in Nabanna. Phone number: +91-33-22143526 / +91-33-22535185. In addition, toll-free number: +91-8697981070.
Sixth highest single-day rainfall in last 117 years
In less than 24 hours of time, the highest of the deluse-251.4 mm-1988 and the sixth highest single-day rainfall in the last 117 years, only 369.6 mm in 1978 and 253 mm in 1988. It converted arterial roads into rivers, stretched the metro and train services and threw air travel in disarray as the city was panting for the general situation ahead of Durga Puja next week.The IMD said that the intensity of rainfall was the highest in South and Eastern Kolkata. Garia Kamdahari recorded 332 mm in a few hours, followed by Jodhpur Park (285 mm), Kalighat (280 mm), Topsia (275 mm) and Balliganj (264 mm). Thanthania of North Kolkata recorded 195 mm.
30 flights canceled, metro services hit
Officials said that at least 30 flights have been canceled and many others have significant delays. At Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, several flights were frozen due to adverse weather conditions, the authorities cited continuous rain and cited restricted visibility in the form of major safety concerns.A Kolkata airport official said, “So far at least 30 flights have been canceled, and 31 others have been delayed.”On a significant stretch of the blue line, the situation was increased by suspension of Kolkata Metro services, in which stations were closed in flood areas.Metro services were suspended between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations since morning, in which only run on the stretch of South -Mayan. Eastern Railway stopped the movement in the Sealdah South section, while skeletal services were attempted in the north and main classes. Circular railway services were suspended due to waterlogging in Chitpur Yard. Air travel was also difficult.
The state government announced the holiday of worship in schools two days ago
The West Bengal government on Tuesday declared the worship holidays in the state -run educational institutions two days before the schedule. State Education Minister Bratiya Basu announced that all government -run educational institutions would remain closed on 24 and 25 September. “An unprecedented disaster -like situation in the state is strong. In the current situation, it has been decided to keep all educational institutions closed after tomorrow and day, ie on 24 and 25 September, “Basu wrote on X, keeping in mind the advice of the Chief Minister, keeping in mind the advice of the Chief Minister for giving relief to our students and for pre-Khali accidents. Basu requested that during this disaster, all teachers and non-teaching staff associated with the education sector work from home to complete their immediate and unfinished tasks. The minister said, “Since Durga Puja holidays are going to start from 26 September, effective holiday will start tomorrow (Wednesday). I wish all the happy priests. My deep condolences are with my fellow citizens who lost their lives in this disaster,” said the minister.
Political slugfest breaks between BJP and TMC
The flood started a political controversy on social media between the BJP, the main opposition of the state and its ruling propagation, the Trinamool Congress. Saffron Party posted pictures and videos of the waterlogged Kolkata roads on its social media accounts, in which TMC-Run Kolkata Municipal Corporation accused of indulging in corruption. In response, the ruling party criticized the BJP for “armed pain to spread hatred”. A post on the ex -handle of the BJP’s Bengal unit, referring to a video of a completely waterfall Manikala region in northern Kolkata, said: “Durga Pujo celebrations are starting this week. Nevertheless, due to the extremely poor drainage system of Kolkata, the puja pandals are submerged under water. The years of chaos under CPI (M) and about 15 years of corruption in Kolkata Municipal Corporation under TMC have forced Bengalis to suffer during their biggest festival, Durga Puja.,Another BJP Post, a video clip of the waterfall science city area in Eastern Kolkata, is characterized by a public crisis for “lack of trade” in the state. Read in The Post: “See the status of Kolkata around the city of Science. It is one of the highly acclaimed and posh areas of the state, which gives some organizations home. If that is the case then there is a situation of civil life, how can anyone think of living a sustainable life in Kolkata? How can any organization intend to invest? It is a break of civil order.,
CU, JU suspends educational activities due to heavy rains
The University of Calcutta (CU) and Jadaavpur University (JU) suspended all educational activities on Tuesday, as overnight rains in Kolkata made normal life paralyzed. The CU Registrar said in a statement that due to overnight rains and waterfalls in various parts of Kolkata, the scheduled semester examination in various subjects for Tuesday (23 September) has been canceled. The notice states, “When the examination is conducted, the announcement will be made later.” JU said in a notice that all educational activities are being suspended for the day, due to the huge decline in midnight Monday midnight and early Tuesday.
IMD warns more heavy rain
The meteorological office has warned of more heavy rainfall in Purba and Paschim Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram and Bankura districts till Wednesday till Wednesday. Around 25 September, another fresh low pressure area is expected to be formed in the Bay of Bengal.Banerjee said, “This rain is so unusual. Even our houses are immersed. I also feel bad for Pujo pandals. The schools have been asked to be closed and the office-goals advised to stay at home today and tomorrow,” Banerjee said, he was in constant touch with the Mayor, Chief Secretary and the police.
Deep knee water and traffic paralyzed
For millions of residents, on Tuesday entered a city under water siege. At Geria and Jodhpur Park in South Kolkata, the residents stepped out of the houses to find knee-to-deepened water in living rooms, ground floors and shops. Many horrificly moved the furniture to the upper floors, while traders from Garhat and College Street tried to rescue shares of books, clothing and electronics. Like motorcycles and cars abandoned boats, buses broke the middle-way and passengers tried barefoot through dirty flood waters, catching their belongings on their heads. Rupa Chatterjee, an office-going office, said, “I had to walk about three kilometers in the back water from Lake Garden to Rushbehrari Avenue. I don’t know how I will come back home.” People trapped in the app cab complained about excessive surge fares, while many others were waiting for hours in vain at the bus stop. In the park circus, a commuter said, “Autos refused the ply, Cabs demanded Rs 600 for a ride, which usually costs Rs 150. We were abandoned.” Mayor and Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim admitted that most parts of the city were performed despite continuous pumping by civilian teams. He said, “The canals and rivers are filled with water and every time the water comes out, more inside the city comes. The situation cannot improve after the low tide of tonight,” he said.
