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India’s Kolkata hit by heaviest rainfall in four decades
NEW DELHI: The capital of India’s West Bengal state, Kolkata, was on alert on Wednesday after the worst rainfall in four decades left parts of the city submerged. Residential areas and businesses across the city and its suburbs have struggled with severe waterlogging since Monday night. Key roads have been flooded and public transportation disrupted, bringing Kolkata to a standstill and forcing people to wade through water. On Tuesday, the city received more than 251.6 mm of rainfall in fewer than 24 hours — the worst since 1986. “That was also in the month of September.
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thehindu.com
Kolkata heavy rainfall paralyses normal life; three die of electrocution, schools closed
Kolkata paralyzed by heavy rainfall, flooding disrupts transport, daily life; more rain expected, schools closed, services suspended.
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bbc.com
India's Kolkata city sees worst rains in 39 years
At least 10 people have died, most from electrocution, following the record-breaking downpour.
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arabnews.com
India’s Kolkata hit by heaviest rainfall in four decades
NEW DELHI: The capital of India’s West Bengal state, Kolkata, was on alert on Wednesday after the worst rainfall in four decades left parts of the city submerged. Residential…