Cloudburst floods Kolkata, seven die of electrocution

A cloudburst at midnight has thrown life out of gear in Kolkata, West Bengal leading to severe waterlogging across the city.

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Even the usually dependable Metro Railway hasn't been spared and services between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar Metro Stations were suspended early Tuesday due to flooding on the tracks.

Hours after a midnight cloudburst wreaked havoc in the city, the Met office on Tuesday issued a further rain warning in Kolkata and south Bengal districts as a low pressure area has formed in Bay of Bengal which will bring more heavy rain in the next few days. Another low pressure area is likely to form on September 25 which will bring unwelcome rain in south Bengal districts and Kolkata during Durga Puja festivities.

“The low pressure area formed over the northeast Bay of Bengal and its vicinity intensified on Monday morning. Along with this, there is a cyclonic circulation which extends up to about 5.8 km above sea level and is located in the same place. The system will move towards the northwest Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.

“Due to its influence, several areas adjacent to South 24 Parganas district and Kolkata have been witnessing heavy rain.