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**Kolkata Paralyzed by Overnight Cloudburst; Train Services Halted, Roads Impassable**
**Kolkata, October 14, 2024** – A cloudburst in the early hours of this morning has brought Kolkata and its surrounding districts to a standstill. Torrential rain, exceeding 250mm in just five hours, has caused widespread flooding, crippling transportation and disrupting daily life.
The worst affected area is the Sealdah railway station, where tracks are submerged, leading to a complete shutdown of train services on both the North and South lines. Commuters are stranded as trains are unable to reach the station. While some trains are running from Dum Dum in the North, they are heavily delayed.
Road transport has also been severely impacted, with buses and auto-rickshaws largely absent due to waterlogged streets. The Kolkata Metro is partially operational, running between Dakshineswar and Maidan stations on both the up and down lines.
Residents across Kolkata are facing immense challenges, with many homes flooded and streets rendered impassable.
The heavy rainfall, which began late Monday night, has surpassed weather forecasts and has been recorded as record-breaking. According to reports, the rainfall recorded in different parts of the city until 5 am are:
* Garia: 332 mm
* Jodhpur Park: 285 mm
* Kalighat: 280.2 mm
* Topsia: 275 mm
* Ballygunge: 264 mm
And so on.
Authorities are yet to release a statement regarding relief efforts, leaving many citizens to fend for themselves amidst the deluge. The downpour has renewed fears of a washout during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
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