A night of torrential rain left Kolkata and its suburbs waterlogged on Tuesday, September 23, throwing life out of gear just days before Durga Puja festivities. At least four people died of electrocution in different parts of the city, officials confirmed.

City Submerged

Key areas including Park Street, Salt Lake, Jadavpur, Baghajatin, Golf Green, Behala, and College Street saw knee-to-waist-deep water, bringing traffic and public transport to a standstill. EM Bypass, AJC Bose Road, and Central Avenue reported massive traffic snarls, while many smaller lanes were completely cut off.

Public transport was severely disrupted, with buses breaking down mid-route, taxis and app cabs charging high fares, and train and Metro services affected due to waterlogged tracks. Many houses and residenti

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