Kolkata Rains Highlights: 8 Dead, City Comes To Standstill After Record Rain In Decades Ahead Of Durga Puja
Here is what happened on Tuesday after heavy rains lashed Kolkata city.
Kolkata Rains Highlights
Heavy rains have ravaged Kolkata on Tuesday, here are some notable occurrences during the day:
Kolkata recorded the heaviest rains in nearly four decades
Electrocution claims eight lives
Govt-Run Educational Institutions Closed For Two Days
Over 30 Flights Cancelled
CM Mamata Banerjee recommends work from home for private sector offices
Here are the helpline numbers: 91-33-22143526/ 91-33-22535185. Toll-free numbers 91-8697981070
Stay indoors, stay safe.
LIVE: 'Work From Home,' Says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged private sector offices to do work from home for the next two days. She added the state government offices would do WFH for the next two days.
LIVE: Here Are The Helpline Numbers
A control room in state secretariat Nabanna is active. The numbers are 91-33-22143526/ 91-33-22535185. Toll-free numbers 91-8697981070
LIVE: High Tide Worsens Situation
"We fear that the high tide, which is around 1.30 pm today, may not help in our efforts to drain out the excessive water," Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said. "It would be around 10 pm when the situation could be expected to improve."
(With PTI inputs)
LIVE: Over 30 Flights Cancelled
Heavy torrential rain in Kolkata on Tuesday severely disrupted air travel, leading to the cancellation of at least 30 flights and significant delays in several others, officials said.
(With PTI inputs)
