Kolkata rain damages Durga Puja pandals, Mahalaya just days away
Kolkata woke up to flooded streets after heavy overnight rain, just days before Mahalaya.
The downpour has hit Durga Puja prep hard—pandal decorations and electrical setups got soaked, and volunteers at Bosepukur Talbagan had to cut power and scramble to pump out water so things wouldn't get worse.
Local markets also counting losses
Restoration is tough with power cuts in affected areas. Santoshpur Lake Pally lost some of its art replicas, while Hatibagan Nabin Pally suffered major damage—organizers aren't sure they'll be ready for the festivities.
Local markets like Hatibagan are also counting losses from water-damaged goods.
Even with delays, organizers are asking everyone to pitch in and keep the festive mood alive, highlighting the city's resilience in bouncing back together.