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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
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Calcutta High Court Seeks Reports From Power Utility, Civic Body Over Electrocution Deaths
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the private power utility, CESC Ltd, on multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata and its suburbs due to waterlogging.
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State vs Discom Blame Game Over Electrocution Deaths During Kolkata Deluge
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused power utility CESC of negligence leading to electrocution deaths in Kolkata and nearby areas yesterday, the discom has disowned responsibility
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In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
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More Rain In 6 Hours Than Last 22 Days Combined: Why Kolkata Is Flooded
Between September 1 and September 22, Kolkata received 178.6 mm of rainfall, 16 per cent lower than the normal of 213.7 mm during this period. And between 8.30 am yesterday and 8.30 am today, the City of Joy received 247.4 mm of rain
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10 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja, 100 Flights Affected
5 Dead In Kolkata As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Traffic Chaos
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Speeding Jaguar Hits Mercedes In Kolkata, Kills 2 Bangladeshi Bystanders
Two Bangladeshi nationals who had taken shelter at a Kolkata police outpost to escape rain were crushed to death on Saturday, when a Jaguar car ram them after hitting a Mercedes sedan.
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1 Dead, Two Injured After Building Collapse In Kolkata
One person was killed and two others were critically injured today when a house collapsed in the central part of the city following heavy rains, a disaster management official said.
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1 Killed, Another Injured As Wall Collapses In Kolkata
A man was killed and another injured after a boundary wall collapsed during a squall in Kolkata, police said today.
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Massive Thunderstorm In Kolkata, 3 Dead, 5 Injured
Three pedestrians were killed and five others injured after trees fell on them as gale force winds pounded a rain-drenched Kolkata on Wednesday evening, throwing normal life out of gear.
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How Climate Change And Warming Oceans Led To Kolkata's Historic Downpour
As Kolkata begins to mop up after one of its worst deluges in recent memory, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are no longer anomalies - they are becoming the new normal.
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Calcutta High Court Seeks Reports From Power Utility, Civic Body Over Electrocution Deaths
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the private power utility, CESC Ltd, on multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata and its suburbs due to waterlogging.
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State vs Discom Blame Game Over Electrocution Deaths During Kolkata Deluge
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused power utility CESC of negligence leading to electrocution deaths in Kolkata and nearby areas yesterday, the discom has disowned responsibility
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In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.
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More Rain In 6 Hours Than Last 22 Days Combined: Why Kolkata Is Flooded
Between September 1 and September 22, Kolkata received 178.6 mm of rainfall, 16 per cent lower than the normal of 213.7 mm during this period. And between 8.30 am yesterday and 8.30 am today, the City of Joy received 247.4 mm of rain
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10 Dead As Rain Paralyses Kolkata Before Durga Puja, 100 Flights Affected
5 Dead In Kolkata As Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Traffic Chaos
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Speeding Jaguar Hits Mercedes In Kolkata, Kills 2 Bangladeshi Bystanders
Two Bangladeshi nationals who had taken shelter at a Kolkata police outpost to escape rain were crushed to death on Saturday, when a Jaguar car ram them after hitting a Mercedes sedan.
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1 Dead, Two Injured After Building Collapse In Kolkata
One person was killed and two others were critically injured today when a house collapsed in the central part of the city following heavy rains, a disaster management official said.
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1 Killed, Another Injured As Wall Collapses In Kolkata
A man was killed and another injured after a boundary wall collapsed during a squall in Kolkata, police said today.
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Massive Thunderstorm In Kolkata, 3 Dead, 5 Injured
Three pedestrians were killed and five others injured after trees fell on them as gale force winds pounded a rain-drenched Kolkata on Wednesday evening, throwing normal life out of gear.
