Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Photographer Navigates Flooded Ballygunge After Intense Rainfall
Imagine a big rainstorm that caused a lot of flooding in a city.
A famous photographer, who takes pictures of nature, decided to go out in the flood to help a friend.
He wore special waterproof boots and suit, called waders, to stay dry.
He walked through water that was as high as his chest!
He even helped get food and water to his friend.
The city had a lot of rain, over 250mm, in just a few hours which caused the flooding.
Award-winning photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee used waders to navigate flooded Ballygunge.
The flooding followed over 250mm of rainfall in five hours.
Mukherjee used the waders to deliver supplies to a friend.
The waders kept him dry and protected from waterborne illnesses.
Ballygunge was one of the worst-hit areas by the flooding.
- Who
- Dhritiman Mukherjee, a wildlife photographer.
- What
- Navigated flooded streets in Ballygunge using waders.
- When
- Tuesday, following a night of heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Ballygunge, Kolkata.
- Why
- To reach a friend and deliver supplies.
- Main Subject
- Dhritiman Mukherjee, Wildlife Photographer
- Location
- Ballygunge, Kolkata
- Event
- Severe Flooding After Heavy Rainfall
- Rainfall Amount
- Over 250mm in 5 hours
- Photographer's Action
- Used waders to navigate floodwaters
- Wader Suit Purpose
- To deliver food/water and stay dry