The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains over Kolkata and the south West Bengal districts for 24 hours as the city grapples with the deluge caused by heavy rains overnight. As many as eight people died in rain-related incidents, and several trains and flight services were cancelled.

According to the IMD, "Under the influence of a low-pressure area over coastal Gangetic West Bengal, adjoining north Odisha, and the northwest Bay of Bengal, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected." Kolkata received its heaviest single-day downpour in 37 years on Monday night. According to the weather agency, 251.4mm rainfall was recorded in 24 hours in Kolkata, the highest since 1988.

According to the weather agency, between 3am and 4am on Tuesday, Kolkata received 98mm rainfall, jus

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