Inundated streets added to the woes of commuters returning home as buses and taxis almost vanished from the roads. Most of the streets of Kolkata went under water while four large trees fell at important crossings creating traffic jams as incessant rains lashed Kolkata for hours. Local train services from Howrah as well as in both Sealdah North and South sections were delayed after tracks were submerged under rain water, officials said. “No one was injured in the areas and our team of officers of the DMG are working hard to help removing the fallen trees,” a senior officer of Kolkata Police told PTI. Inundated streets added to the woes of commuters returning home as buses and taxis almost vanished from the roads following incessant rainfall since afternoon.

Source: The Hindu September 05, 2016 18:56 UTC