Kolkata rain: Fierce storm delays flights and trains, causes traffic jams on water-logged streets; See photos

Kolkata rain: Heavy showers disrupted normal life in the southern part of West Bengal early on Monday morning. The first day of the week started off with stormy conditions followed by a massive downpour. Most schools and colleges in the state reopened on Monday post the Durga Puja break but had to declare a holiday owing to the turbulent weather. Trees were uprooted and streets were awash in water, delaying the morning rush hour traffic furthermore. Have a look at these photos:

Municipal workers fix a manhole during heavy rainfall in the city on Monday. (Source: PTI)

Aircrafts are seen on the tarmac amidst heavy rain in Kolkata on Monday. (Source: PTI)

Waterlogging blocked some thoroughfares of the city. Commuters wade through a waterlogged street in Kolkata on Monday. (Source: PTI)

A hand rickshaw puller wades through a waterlogged street in Kolkata on Monday. (Source: PTI)

A few local trains were slightly delayed due to the rain. Commuters wait for buses and taxis during heavy rainfall in Kolkata on Monday. (Source: PTI)