Kolkata experienced severe rainfall on Tuesday morning, leading to the deaths of at least three individuals due to electrocution. The fatalities occurred in Beniapukur, Khidderpore, and Netaji Nagar, highlighting the dangers of submerged electric wires amid the flooding. The heavy overnight rains caused significant waterlogging, disrupting traffic across the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall in several districts of south Bengal. In response, airlines have released travel advisories, urging passengers to check flight statuses and plan for potential delays. Many schools have declared holidays due to the adverse weather conditions.

The rainfall began after midnight, with the southern and eastern parts of Kolkata receiving the most precipitation. Garia Kamdahari recorded 332 mm of rain, followed by Jodhpur Park at 285 mm and Kalighat at 280 mm. Other areas, including Topsia and Ballygunge, also reported significant rainfall, according to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).

The IMD noted that a low-pressure area over the northeast Bay of Bengal is expected to move northwest, bringing widespread light to moderate rain, with isolated heavy showers likely in Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, and Bankura until Wednesday. A new low-pressure area may form over the east-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around September 25, potentially leading to further rainfall.

Residents are advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel as city authorities monitor the situation. The heavy rains have also caused severe waterlogging on the mid-section of the Blue Line of the Metro, leading to the suspension of services between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar stations. A spokesperson for Metro Railway Kolkata stated that truncated services are currently running between Dakshineswar and Maidan stations, with normal operations expected to resume soon.