Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Kolkata's Instagrammers Capture Poetry and Daily Life in the Rain
Kolkata has been experiencing a lot of rain, and people are using social media to share what it's like.
Some videos show how much water there is everywhere, others suggest fun things to do on a rainy day, and some feature beautiful scenes of Darjeeling and Kumartuli during the downpour.
People are dancing in the rain.
The rain has settled in Kolkata after a scorching summer.
Kolkata experiences persistent rainfall, impacting daily life.
Instagram content creators capture the city's rainy scenes.
One reel highlights the abundance of water in Kolkata.
Another suggests activities for rainy days, like cooking or tea.
Videos showcase Darjeeling and Kumartuli, the potter's area, in the rain.
- Who
- Instagram users and content creators.
- What
- Kolkata is experiencing persistent rainfall.
- When
- Currently, after a scorching summer.
- Where
- Kolkata and Darjeeling.
- Why
- To document and share experiences of the ongoing rain.
Negative
Positive
Impact
Negative
Rain brings waterlogging and missed trains.
Positive
Rain offers a refreshing change and opportunity for creativity.
- Featured Locations
- Kolkata, Darjeeling, Kumartuli
- Content Focus
- Rain and its impact on daily life, visuals
- Content Creators
- @exploring_owl_eyes, @travel_with_esita, @ft.zishan_frames, @sen_krittika0, @soumalyaaclicks