Several videos and images showing severe waterlogging and flooded Durga Puja pandals circulated widely on social media. Meanwhile, four people lost their lives due to electrocution amid heavy rain in a tragic development.

Several Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata destroyed by torrential rains; city's annual festivities crippled by water

At least 4 people died due to electrocution as heavy rainfall lashed Kolkata, causing severe waterlogging, train delays, and disruptions ahead of Durga Puja.

Four people die by electrocution in record Kolkata rain ahead of Durga Puja

Kolkata: Overnight, very heavy rain disrupted life across Kolkata and surrounding areas on Tuesday, leaving several neighborhoods submerged under knee-deep water and bringing traffic to a standstill. Many homes and residential complexes were flooded as streets remained underwater following the downpour that began past midnight.


Breaking: Kolkata: Torrential Rain Paralyzes Kolkata Roads, Metro & Train Services Affected

Heavy rain accompanied by gusty wind battered the southern districts of West Bengal since early today

Watch: Heavy rain in south Bengal, Met department predicts more rain ahead

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Several Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata destroyed by torrential rains; city's annual festivities crippled by water

Four people die by electrocution in record Kolkata rain ahead of Durga Puja

Breaking: Kolkata: Torrential Rain Paralyzes Kolkata Roads, Metro & Train Services Affected

Watch: Heavy rain in south Bengal, Met department predicts more rain ahead