Published: 22 September 2025Deccan HeraldEnvironment
Kolkata Extremely Heavy Rainfall: Over 250 mm Rain in 24 Hours; 11 Killed, Durga Puja Pandals Damaged
On September 23, 2025, Kolkata experienced a near-cloudburst with over 251 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. The most intense spell came between 3-4 AM with 98 mm in one hour. The event caused 9 deaths in Kolkata and 2 in nearby districts, with 30 injuries and 2 missing.
Several Durga Puja pandals were damaged including Singhi Park, Hatibagan Nabin Pally, and Chaltabagan Sarvajonin. Train and metro services were disrupted, 30 flights were cancelled, and waterlogging occurred across Garia and Jodhpur Park areas. SpiceJet and IndiGo issued travel advisories.
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Q: Analyse the Kolkata cloudburst of 23 September 2025, which recorded over 251 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, and examine its implications for urban disaster management and climate resilience of Indian metropolitan cities.
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On 23 September 2025 Kolkata recorded over 251 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, with a peak 98 mm between 3-4 AM. Nine deaths occurred in Kolkata and two in nearby districts. Durga Puja pandals at Singhi Park and Hatibagan were damaged, 30 flights cancelled, exposing urban drainage and climate resilience gaps.
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Frequently asked questions
How much rainfall did Kolkata receive in the September 2025 cloudburst?
Kolkata received **over 251 mm in 24 hours** on September 23, 2025, in a near-cloudburst. The peak intensity was **98 mm in one hour (3–4 AM)**, causing 9 deaths in Kolkata and 2 in nearby districts.
How many people died in the Kolkata cloudburst of September 2025?
The Kolkata cloudburst on **September 23, 2025** killed **9 in Kolkata and 2 in nearby districts** (11 total), with 30 injuries and 2 missing. The 251 mm rain also damaged **Durga Puja pandals**.
What damage did the Kolkata cloudburst cause to Durga Puja pandals?
The **September 23, 2025 Kolkata cloudburst** with **251+ mm rain in 24 hours** damaged **several Durga Puja pandals**, killed 11 total and injured 30.
What was the peak rainfall intensity in the Kolkata 2025 cloudburst?
Peak intensity was **98 mm in one hour (3–4 AM)** during the Kolkata cloudburst of **September 23, 2025**. Total rain exceeded **251 mm in 24 hours**, killing 11.
When did the Kolkata cloudburst occur in 2025?
The Kolkata near-cloudburst was on **September 23, 2025**, with **251 mm in 24 hours** and peak **98 mm/hour** at 3–4 AM. At least **11 died** and Durga Puja pandals were damaged.
