KOLKATA: Parts of central Kolkata — including the central business district and the low-lying areas of Thanthania, College Street, Amherst Street, Keshab Chandra Street and a portion of MG Road - along with pockets in Narkeldanga, Beliaghata and the northern edges of EM Bypass witnessed heavy waterlogging even as several residential dwellings were flooded early on Monday morning.
At several places, power was switched off as a precautionary measure. Reservoirs went under water in several apartments. The situation improved a bit from the evening after the lockgates were opened and KMC pumps begun to work. In New Market’s older portion, traders did not open shops in the morning after water got accumulated in the rear side.
“I woke up to see water seeping into my drawing room. By 8am water had entered my car. With power supply in the area regulated, I gave up the idea of going to office,” said Asit Mitra, a publishing house staffer and resident of Madan Mohan Burman Street.
Traffic was slow on APC Road. On CR Avenue police had to arrange special channels on opposite flanks to cater to the increased vehicles With Phoolbagan crossing under ankle deep water, not many ventured out.
