Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Kolkata Floods: Criticism Mounts Over Government Response
Kolkata experienced extreme flooding due to heavy rainfall, the worst in nearly 40 years.
The city's drainage systems couldn't handle the downpour, leading to widespread disruption and loss of life.
The government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with accusations of blaming others and neglecting infrastructure.
Critics say the focus should be on improving the city's outdated systems and addressing corruption to prevent future disasters.
Kolkata received 251.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the highest since 1986.
Flooding caused significant disruption, including halting transport and submerging Durga Puja pandals.
At least 11 people died, with nine deaths due to electrocution.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been criticized for deflecting blame.
Critics cite crumbling infrastructure and lack of urban planning as key issues.
- Who
- Residents, Government Officials
- What
- Severe flooding in Kolkata
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall; Government's response and infrastructure failures.
Government
Critics
Cause of Flooding
Government
Blames external factors like rainfall from other states and central government.
Critics
Attributes flooding to government's infrastructural failures and lack of planning.
Responsibility
Government
Deflects responsibility, pointing to upstream issues and blaming the Centre.
Critics
Holds the government accountable for poor drainage, corruption, and inadequate infrastructure.
Solutions
Government
Offers compensation and aid, while the underlying issues remain unaddressed.
Critics
Demands political reform, infrastructure investment, and better disaster management.
- Rainfall (24 hours)
- 251.4 mm
- Wettest Day
- Since 1986
- Deaths
- At least 11
- Areas Affected
- Garia (332 mm rainfall)
- Infrastructure Impact
- Transport systems halted, Durga Puja pandals submerged
