India: Heaviest rainfall in Kolkata in 4 decades, IMD says over 250 mm rain fell in 24 hours
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Published: Sep 24, 2025, 19:06 IST | Updated: Sep 24, 2025, 19:06 IST
At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said on Wednesday.
Most of the rain, as much as 251.6 mm in 24 hours, fell during the early hours of Tuesday and was the heaviest witnessed in the city since 1988, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata
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