Monsoon brings joy to Kolkata, grief and destruction to Himachal | Photos
Monsoon rains brought joy to Kolkata with kids playing in flooded streets, but Himachal Pradesh reels in grief as downpour
Monsoon rains brought joy to Kolkata with kids playing in flooded streets, but Himachal Pradesh reels in grief as downpour resulted in major financial losses.
A fresh spell of heavy rain soaked Kolkata and southern districts of West Bengal early Tuesday, bringing respite from summer heat while simultaneously plunging large swathes of the city into chaos. Commuters were left battling knee-deep water in several localities.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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In the city, areas like Salt Lake, Howrah, and central Kolkata reported waterlogging due to relentless overnight showers. Office-goers and students waded through submerged streets, while public transport, including buses and autos, was hampered across multiple routes.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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Rainfall data released by IMD revealed that Uluberia in Howrah district recorded the highest rainfall at 111 mm in 24 hours till 8:30 am, followed by Dum Dum at 99 mm. Kolkata logged 81.6 mm, while Salt Lake recorded 88.3 mm.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
A couple on a motorbike can be seen enjoying a rainy ride through a waterlogged street in Kolkata on Tuesday. (HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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Civic infrastructure buckled under pressure. With further moderate rain and occasional intense spells expected till Wednesday morning, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation remained on high alert to tackle waterlogging complaints and potential traffic disruptions.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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