Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Waterlogs Kolkata as More Showers Threaten
Heavy rain fell in Kolkata and nearby parts of West Bengal overnight and on Tuesday morning.
Water collected on many roads, especially in low-lying areas.
Streets in places such as Gariahat, Jadavpur and Behala were flooded.
Cars, buses and other vehicles moved slowly.
Office workers, students and other commuters had trouble reaching their destinations.
Kolkata received 23 millimetres of rain, while Salt Lake received about 40 millimetres.
A low-pressure weather system near West Bengal and Odisha helped bring moisture and rain.
Weather officials warned that more rain, thunderstorms and strong winds could follow.
Several northern districts were also expected to receive heavy rain over the next few days.
Heavy overnight and Tuesday morning rain waterlogged parts of Kolkata, especially low-lying areas and several southern neighbourhoods.
Traffic slowed across the city, affecting office-goers, students and other commuters during busy morning hours.
Alipore recorded 23mm of rain and Salt Lake recorded about 40mm to 40.6mm by 8:30am Tuesday.
Kalaikunda recorded the highest cited rainfall at 51mm, while Panagarh received 50mm and Canning about 44mm.
The India Meteorological Department forecast more rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across parts of Bengal through Wednesday and beyond.
- Who
- Kolkata residents, commuters, students and people in several districts of West Bengal were affected; the India Meteorological Department issued the forecasts.
- What
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruption, with further rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected.
- When
- Overnight and Tuesday morning; additional rain was forecast through Wednesday and, in some northern districts, through September 4.
- Where
- Kolkata, Salt Lake, south Bengal and parts of north Bengal, including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar.
- Why
- A low-pressure area over West Bengal, adjoining north coastal Odisha and the northwest Bay of Bengal was influencing the weather.
- Kolkata rainfall
- Alipore recorded 23mm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30am Tuesday.
- Salt Lake rainfall
- Reports gave totals of 40mm and 40.6mm for the same period.
- Highest cited rainfall
- Kalaikunda recorded 51mm, followed by Panagarh at 50mm.
- Other rainfall
- Canning recorded about 44mm; Barrackpore reports cited 42mm and 43mm.
- Waterlogging locations
- Affected areas included Gariahat, Jadavpur, Behala, Gopal Mukherjee Road, Elgin Road, Hastings, Kidderpore and parts of north Kolkata.
- Immediate forecast
- Rain was expected to continue across Gangetic West Bengal, with thunderstorms and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph in Kolkata and other areas.
- Warnings
- A yellow warning was issued for Purulia, Bankura, West Burdwan and Birbhum; heavy rain was also forecast in several other south Bengal districts.
