Kolkata's drainage crisis: Puja leftovers clog drains, compound problems
Kolkata faced widespread flooding due to record rainfall, high tide in the Hooghly, silted canals, and plastic waste clogging the drainage system. Several areas received over 100 mm of rain in six hours, overwhelming the drainage capacity. Plastic waste from puja celebrations aggravated the situation, necessitating urgent measures to prevent future waterlogging.
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