Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Heavy Rain Causes Blackout, Disrupts Durga Puja Prep in Kolkata
Kolkata experienced heavy rain that caused a blackout during Durga Puja preparations.
Power outages forced organizers to switch off lights at pandals for safety.
Waterlogging stranded vehicles, and residents faced difficulty getting home.
CESC teams worked to restore electricity.
This unusual situation disrupted the festive mood in an area typically bustling with activity.
Heavy rain caused a blackout in south Kolkata.
Power outages impacted Durga Puja preparations.
Organizers switched off pandal lights due to safety concerns.
Waterlogging affected Rashbehari Avenue and Lake Market.
CESC teams were working to restore power.
- Who
- Residents and Puja organizers
- What
- Power outages and waterlogging disrupting Durga Puja preparations
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Rashbehari Avenue and Gariahat, Kolkata
- Why
- Heavy rainfall
Celebrations
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Celebrations
Celebrations
Many areas were in darkness as the power cuts forced puja organisers to halt work and keep installations switched off for safety. Areas were unable to fully prepare for the Durga Puja
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- Event
- Heavy Rain and Blackout
- Location
- Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata
- Impact
- Power outages, waterlogging
- Affected Areas
- Rashbehari crossing to Gariahat crossing
- Context
- Durga Puja preparations
- Infrastructure Affected
- Pandal lights, digital hoardings
- Response
- CESC teams worked to restore power
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