In western Maharashtra, torrential rainfall over the past 24 hours has left one person dead and 14 others stranded in floodwaters.
Kolkata experienced unprecedented rainfall on September 23, 2025, resulting in severe waterlogging across most parts of the city and bringing daily life to a standstill. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri
At least five people are feared dead in Kolkata after heavy rainfall lashed the city during the night of September 22–23, triggered by a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system developed on Monday, September 22, and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to several parts of Odisha.The IMD bulletin also noted that the low-pressure system formed under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the northeast Bay of Bengal.Another low-pressure area is likely to develop over the east-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around September 25, the department added.
Rainfall Intensity Highest in South and East Kolkata Neighborhoods
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that rainfall intensity was highest in South and East Kolkata. Garia Kamdahari recorded the heaviest downpour at 332 mm within a few hours, followed by Jodhpur Park with 285 mm, Kalighat with 280 mm, Topsia at 275 mm, and Ballygunge with 264 mm. In North Kolkata, Thanthania received 195 mm of rain.
The IMD has issued a warning for continued heavy rainfall in Purba and Paschim Medinipur, South 24 Parganas, Jhargram, and Bankura districts through Wednesday. Additionally, a fresh low-pressure system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around September 25.
Seven people have died due to electrocution.
Torrential overnight rains brought Kolkata to a standstill, claiming at least seven lives due to electrocution. The heavy flooding submerged large areas of the city, crippled transport services, and disrupted traffic flow across the metropolis.
The relentless downpour caused widespread flooding, stranding thousands of commuters and severely impacting road, rail, and air transportation.
Heavy rains lash Kolkata, leading to cancellation of over 30 flights.
Under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation, a low-pressure area developed over the northeast Bay of Bengal earlier that morning, the IMD bulletin stated.Another low-pressure system is forecast to form over the east-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal around September 25.Also Read: One killed, 14 stranded in floodwaters as heavy rains wreak havoc in MaharashtraWaterlogging forced water into many homes and residential complexes, as roads across the city became submerged following the overnight downpour that began past midnight.
People navigate through knee-deep water.
Kolkata experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing severe waterlogging across much of the city, bringing daily life to a standstill.Photo: Debasish Bhaduri | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI
IMD issues heavy rain warning for Andamans amid cyclonic circulation
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify from September 24, officials said on Tuesday (September 23, 2025).Local port warnings have been issued in response to the weather system, which is forecast to bring heavy rainfall until September 25.Officials added, “Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 40-50 kmph and lightning are very likely at one or two locations over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on September 24.”
Harsh Kumar