Normal life thrown out of gear as rain lashes parts of south Bengal, Odisha

Normal life was thrown out of gear in south Bengal districts and parts of Odisha on Monday as rain triggered by a depression caused hardships to commuters on the first working day of the week.

The meteorological department said the depression lay over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining southeast Madhya Pradesh and will continue to bring in its wake gusty wind with a speed of 35 to 45 kmph in the coastal areas of West Bengal and Odisha till Tuesday.

A rainy and overcast morning greeted denizens of Kolkata, south Bengal districts and parts of Odisha.

Light to moderate rain with spells of showers affected normal life in Kolkata and other places in south Bengal.

Children travelling to schools and people to their workplaces faced a tough time reaching their destinations as public transport was scarce.

Digha received the highest rainfall at 114 mm in West Bengal in 24 hours till 8.30 am, followed by Kanthi at 110 mm, the Met office said.

Kolkata witnessed 60 mm of precipitation, while ot