At least seven people were killed in Kolkata after heavy overnight rainfall flooded streets in the city. Heavy rain in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal during the night and Tuesday morning has caused massive disruption. Railway tracks and shops were inundated as continuous rainfall led to waterlogging in Howrah. Visuals from South Kolkata also showed severe waterlogging after the incessant downpour. At least five people are reported to have died due to electrocution in Kolkata.

Kolkata Rain- Metro services hit

In view of the current situation, Kolkata Metro has suspended services between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations to ensure passengers’ safety. A severe waterlogging has been reported between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar station mid-section. According to Kolkat

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