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IN PHOTOS: Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging and traffic woes across Kolkata

Updated On: 19 June, 2026 01:44 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Heavy rainfall lashed Kolkata, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the city. Commuters navigated flooded roads as the IMD forecast more rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next 48 hours. (Pics/PTI)  

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Heavy rainfall leaves stretches of Kolkata under water on Friday, forcing commuters to tread carefully through roads
Heavy rainfall leaves stretches of Kolkata under water on Friday, forcing commuters to tread carefully through roads
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Amid the rains, people brave the downpour with umbrellas and raincoats as monsoon showers sweep across Kolkata

Amid the rains, people brave the downpour with umbrellas and raincoats as monsoon showers sweep across Kolkata

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Rain-battered streets in Kolkata witness slow-moving traffic as commuters continue their journeys amid waterlogging

Rain-battered streets in Kolkata witness slow-moving traffic as commuters continue their journeys amid waterlogging

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Morning showers also brought traffic snarls and waterlogging to Kolkata as residents grapple

Morning showers also brought traffic snarls and waterlogging to Kolkata as residents grapple

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Pedestrian covers up against the rain as dark clouds and persistent showers during the early hours

Pedestrian covers up against the rain as dark clouds and persistent showers during the early hours

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Vehicles wade through inundated roads after heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata

Vehicles wade through inundated roads after heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain on Monday and predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph over the next 48 hours in Kolkata and neighbouring districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain on Monday and predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph over the next 48 hours in Kolkata and neighbouring districts

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