The West Bengal government closed schools early due to heavy rains in Kolkata. Many areas are flooded after getting more than 250 mm of rain overnight. The education minister said.
Kolkata, 23 Sep 2025
The West Bengal government closed schools early due to heavy rains in Kolkata. Many areas are flooded after getting more than 250 mm of rain overnight.
Government Takes Action
The education minister said all state-run schools will close on September 24 and 25. This means the Durga Puja holidays will start two days early. The minister asked teachers to work from home. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told people to stay away from flooded roads to avoid accidents. The education minister said all state-run schools will close on September 24 and 25. This means the Durga Puja holidays will start two days early. The minister asked teachers to work from home. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told people to stay away from flooded roads to avoid accidents. Faced with a near breakdown of public life in the wake of an unprecedented overnight rains in recent memory in Kolkata and other south Bengal districts, the West Bengal government on Tuesday declared Puja holidays in state-run educational institutions two days ahead of schedule….
City Life Disrupted
The heavy rain has caused big problems in Kolkata. Traffic has stopped, and public transport is not working. Many areas have more than 330 mm of water. Sadly, seven people died from electric shocks in the flooded areas. The government is trying to help people stay safe during this difficult time. The heavy rain has caused big problems in Kolkata. Traffic has stopped, and public transport is not working. Many areas have more than 330 mm of water. Sadly, seven people died from electric shocks in the flooded areas. The government is trying to help people stay safe during this difficult time. Faced with a near breakdown of public life in the wake of an unprecedented overnight rains in recent memory in Kolkata and other south Bengal districts, the West Bengal government on Tuesday declared Puja holidays in state-run educational…
An unprecedented calamity-like situation prevails in the state.
Schools will remain closed until after the Durga Puja holidays. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 23 Sep 2025, 14:18 IST; source: link
