Heavy rain lashes Kolkata, thunderous clouds fill skyline; red alert issued | Watch
The IMD had earlier warned that all districts in south Bengal will receive medium rainfall on Thurdsay with wind gushing at a speed of 30-40 kmph.
The IMD had earlier warned that all districts in south Bengal will receive medium rainfall on Thurdsay with wind gushing at a speed of 30-40 kmph.
Visuals from the place showed trees uprooted and littered across the streets, some even landing on vehicles parked underneath.
Suvendu Adhikari said that the state government will provide a compensation of ₹4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Strong winds battered the metropolis for more than an hour, leaving several roads blocked and severely affecting traffic movement.
City Mayor Firhad Hakim had said on Tuesday that it would take at least 14 hours for the situation to become normal.
Metro services were suspended between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations to ensure passenger safety amid waterlogging between the Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar station mid-section.
