Heavy rains disrupt Kolkata metro services; waterlogging hits key stations

Kolkata: Metro services in Kolkata were disrupted on Monday morning as heavy rainfall caused waterlogging on the tracks and inside several key stations. The Kolkata Metro authorities confirmed that most stations along the North-South corridor were severely affected, leading to the suspension of services in the area.

The suspension created major inconvenience for commuters travelling to various companies and prominent government offices located along the affected route.

Efforts underway to resume services

Despite the disruption, the Kolkata Metro assured passengers that efforts were being made to remove the water from the tracks, and that services were expected to resume shortly. The authorities further advised passengers to follow official guidelines and plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconveniences.

As per reports, a public relations officer from Kolkata Metro said, “We detected water on the metro tracks between Chandni Chowk and Central stations. Prioritising passenger safety, we operated truncated services between Maidan and Kavi Subhash, and from Girish Park to Dakshineswar. Full services resumed at 10:58 am.”

While services have resumed, officials noted that the exact reason behind the waterlogging remains unknown.

“Central Kolkata is currently under knee-deep water. However, we are investigating the exact reason behind the water entering the metro tracks,” the officer added.

According to reports, commuters also faced difficulty with other modes of transport, as bus and other services were similarly affected by the widespread waterlogging in the city.