Tue Sep 23 04:22:27 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is causing widespread heavy rainfall across India. Kolkata is severely affected, with flooding, traffic paralysis, and reported electrocution deaths. Maharashtra is also experiencing flooding, leading to casualties and stranded individuals. Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon death toll continues to rise, along with significant property damage. Hyderabad is under a heavy rainfall warning. Jharkhand is on alert for heavy rains in several districts.

**News Article:**

**India Grapples with Deadly Monsoon Floods as Bay of Bengal System Unleashes Havoc**

**Kolkata, September 23, 2025** – A relentless monsoon, fueled by a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, has plunged several Indian states into crisis. Kolkata is among the worst hit, with torrential overnight rain leading to widespread flooding, paralyzing traffic, and reports of multiple electrocution deaths.

“Most parts of the city were waterlogged, and teams of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) were working round the clock to drain out the water,” said Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim. Reports indicate that multiple deaths occurred across the city as areas like Netaji Nagar Road, Kalikapur, and Gariahat area and others were submerged.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of heavy rainfall, and another low-pressure area is expected to form around September 25th, threatening further downpours in Odisha and surrounding regions.

Maharashtra is also battling severe flooding along the Godavari River and in the Marathwada region, where dams are discharging water due to continuous inflow. Rescue efforts are underway to assist stranded individuals, including the deployment of an Air Force helicopter.

In Himachal Pradesh, the monsoon death toll has tragically climbed to 451 since June 20th. Landslides, flash floods, and other rain-related disasters have devastated the state, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

Hyderabad is under a heavy rainfall warning, with residents urged to take caution. Jharkhand is also bracing for heavy rains in the coming days, with authorities issuing alerts for several districts.

The current monsoon season is proving to be one of the most challenging in recent years, highlighting the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience across the country. The situation remains volatile, with more rainfall predicted in the coming days.

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