Thunderstorm uproots trees; waterlogging causes major traffic congestion in central Kolkata

The city recorded 59.3mm rain between 5.30pm on June 22 and 5.30pm on June 23

My Kolkata Web Desk

Published 23.06.26, 06:58 PM

Kolkata received significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, with 59.3mm recorded between 5.30pm on June 22 and 5.30pm on June 23. The maximum temperature on Tuesday stood at 34.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was 27 degrees Celsius.

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Waterlogging caused a massive traffic jam during office hours on Central Avenue

Amit Datta

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A fallen tree outside Raj Bhavan

Soumyajit Dey

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An uprooted pole on Red Road

Soumyajit Dey

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Esplanade

Soumyajit Dey

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Bentinck Street

Soumyajit Dey

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High Court

Soumyajit Dey

Thunderstorm uproots trees; waterlogging causes major traffic congestion in central Kolkata

The city recorded 59.3mm rain between 5.30pm on June 22 and 5.30pm on June 23

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