After the IMD issued an orange alert for Kolkata, the brunt of heavy rainfall became a sad reality for the city and the adjacent districts. On Tuesday, the city received about 250 mm of rain in just 24 hours, which was bound to paralyse activities for everyone, even Jadavpur University, which was seen submerged in water, finding no escape.
The early downpour triggered widespread waterlogging across major roads, residential colonies, and educational institutions. The low-lying regions were among the worst hit, as rainwater was reported to be seeping into living quarters. Major power outages were observed in Southern Kolkata and Howrah. Educational institutions were forced to issue last-minute closures as parents struggled to get their children through the flooded areas.
Jadavpur University halts activities after flooded campus
Amid Puja preparations, the sudden calamity has proven to be disastrous, as it has dampened festivities, forcing organizers to deploy extra pumps around pandals. The Alipore Regional Meteorological Centre confirmed that Kolkata recorded 247.4 mm of rainfall since 8:30 am on Monday, with more heavy showers expected.
It was reported that a low-pressure zone over the northeast Bay of Bengal is moving northwestward, bringing either light or moderate rain along the South Bengal districts. The IMD has warned that Purba and Paschim Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, and Bankura will continue to receive intense downpours until Wednesday. People may not see respite yet, as another low-pressure zone is expected to form over the east-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around September 25. Meanwhile, residents and students in Kolkata, particularly at Jadavpur University, are preparing themselves for another wet, disrupted day.
