11 Electrocuted in Kolkata: Heavy Rains Spark Outrage Over 'Unsafe' Lamp Posts

11 Electrocuted in Kolkata: Heavy Rains Spark Outrage Over 'Unsafe' Lamp Posts

Heavy rains battered Kolkata ahead of Durga Puja, flooding streets and causing 11 electrocution deaths. Anger grows as residents blame drainage failures and exposed wires, while Trinamool, CESC, and the municipal corporation pass the responsibility.

Bengal govt initiates emergency measures as IMD forecasts heavy rain from Oct 1

Kolkata, Sep 28 (PTI) The West Bengal government has initiated emergency measures in the wake of forecasts of heavy rainfall from October 1, a senior official said on Sunday.Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also issued instructions to officials in this regard, he said.“Taking note of the situation, we have initiated comprehensive emergency measures. All departments concerned have been put on alert. The CM is closely monitoring the situation," …